Most remote workers, US cities
US cities with the most workers 16 and over who worked from home, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of workers, not the remote-work share. New York, New York leads at 663,347. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 5 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 6,826 is 805. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Jersey City, NJ, up 22 places to #41.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest remote workers?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 663,347 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by remote workers?
New York, New York, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Austin, Texas, Seattle, Washington.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is remote workers measured?
Number of workers 16 and over who worked from home (ACS B08301). The raw-count companion to the remote-work share. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).