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A recent study conducted by Upwork found that 9.3% of people — approximately 18.9 million Americans — are planning to move because of remote work. But where to?
"We don't expect the work-from-home trend to fully dissipate in 2023," says Jenna Bellassai, lead data reporter at Forage. "While some companies will push to bring employees back to the office next year, others recognize that flexible work environments are key when it comes to attracting top talent. But relocating is a big decision, even for people who are currently working remotely."
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The platform studied 134 U.S. metropolitan cities and scored them based on criteria that's relevant to remote workers, including the price of homes, unemployment levels and the availability of entertainment and reliable wifi. In first place is Davenport, Iowa, which registered low real estate prices, with the average home costing around $161,300. Only 27% of the city's residents spend 30% or more of their income on housing, among the lowest of all the cities Forage examined.
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"[Remote workers should] make sure they research prospective cities so they fully understand their job markets, cultures and other facets before making their move," Bellassai says.
See what other small cities made Forage's list:
