As of early 2025, the prevalence of remote work in the U.S. has declined, with only 13% of workers fully remote and an additional 26% in hybrid jobs. This drop comes as federal workers are encouraged to return to office settings. Experts suggest that although remote work is becoming less common, it is adapting rather than disappearing, with hybrid models gaining popularity. WalletHub has analyzed various metrics to determine states' suitability for remote work, such as internet access, home size, and costs associated with utilities.
Remote work's not going away. It's evolving, said Chip Lupo, a writer and analyst at WalletHub, the personal finance site. What we're seeing is somewhat more of a hybrid model.
Obvioulsy, home size is key. You also want to be in an area where you have reliable internet.
The analysis considered how many workers in a state already work from home, and how many are in occupations conducive to remote work. Household internet access and cybersecurity are factors.
WalletHub looked at electricity costs, internet costs and access. The report examined both home size and household size, and the share of homes with swimming pools, among other items.
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