{"id":32456,"date":"2021-11-17T11:03:14","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T08:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commercialcafe.com\/blog\/?p=32456"},"modified":"2026-03-18T22:19:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T19:19:10","slug":"mid-sized-metros-for-tech-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commercialcafe.com\/blog\/mid-sized-metros-for-tech-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 15 Mid-Sized Metros for Tech Workers Looking to Relocate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last year, many office workers had to adjust to the reality of remote work on a previously unprecedented scale. Now, as many employees return to the office, some are considering the long-term implications of a remote or hybrid model. And, while news of the demise of Silicon Valley, New York and other major tech hubs has been greatly exaggerated, the pandemic has nudged workers who had previously considered moving to smaller urban areas into action.<\/p>\n

However, decisions about relocation are always difficult, as many tech workers will still want to be close to a regional office and be part of an active local tech scene, even as they enjoy life at a slower pace. So, as pros and cons are weighed, it\u2019s becoming apparent that some cities and metropolitan areas are better positioned \u2014 or, more intentional with their incentives<\/a> \u2014 to attract tech workers.<\/p>\n

Using data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the following study focused on U.S. metropolitan areas with populations of less than 1 million residents<\/strong> and scored them across six indicators, including:<\/p>\n