Suburban Coworking Locations Outpace Urban Growth in the U.S.
As of July 2026, suburban coworking spaces account for two-thirds (67%) of all U.S. coworking locations, with a total inventory of 9,384 and over 166 million square feet. This shift reflects rapid growth in the suburbs—up 39% from 2024 to 2026 compared to just 22% for urban areas—and is driven by corporate strategies favoring flexible office models as traditional downtown footprints shrink. Suburban coworking locations are generally smaller, averaging about one-third less space than their urban counterparts. However, some markets like Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach-Boca Raton show the opposite trend with larger suburban spaces. While most growth is in suburbs, certain regions such as Central Valley and New Jersey saw significant increases in urban coworking inventory. Corporate demand for flexible office solutions continues to rise, supported by companies including Allstate, Pfizer, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, and Lyft using these models to reduce costs and provide remote work options. Industry data suggests that about 30% of coworking memberships are employer-sponsored.
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