After a year of working remotely, lots of folks are realizing they could do their job from anywhere, which has opened a lot of people up to the idea of not having to stay in one place for too long. These people are referred to as “digital nomads,” and while traveling while working is great, there are some states better suited for the digital nomad lifestyle.
- Currently, 11 million Americans identify as digital nomads, up 49% from 2019.
- Zillow and Yelp have teamed up to uncover the top U.S. destinations for such digital nomads.
- These are great places for folks to stay connected to work and family digitally while getting to experience new adventures in unfamiliar destinations.
- The locations were judged on things like availability and affordability of rental units that allow leases for less than a year, as well as things like nightlife, outdoor activities and more.
- Topping the list is Jacksonville, Florida, where typical rents are about $960 a month.
- It also has the benefit of being by the beach, with year-round beach weather, and lots of things to enjoy.
- And apparently, a lot of people already know about it, with page views for Jacksonville rentals increasing 120% over last year.
Top 10 Destinations For Digital Nomads
- Jacksonville, FL
- Austin, TX
- Boise, ID
- Nashville, TN
- Charleston, SC
- San Jose, CA
- Fort Collins, CO
- Asheville, NC
- Las Vegas, NV
- Salt Lake City, UT
Source:Yahoo
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