In 2023, over a third of U.S. workers with jobs that can be performed remotely are working from home full-time, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. Just over 40% of those with remote-compatible positions are working a hybrid schedule in which they split their work between home and a physical workplace. Considering all employed adults over age 18 in the U.S., Pew estimates about 14% of people are working from home all of the time. Of course, remote work – like any employment situation – comes with positives and negatives. The benefits of working from home include more schedule flexibility, no commute, fewer interruptions from workplace distractions and the ability to do your work when you're most productive. The elements that may make working from home more difficult are the lack of separation between your home and work life, having less in-person contact with coworkers and having to rely more on self-motivation. Being able to live wherever you'd like is a major perk that comes along with most remote jobs. While some employers may put restrictions on the areas from which they hire their remote employees, many have the freedom to choose where they reside based on factors other than employment; including things like cost of living, community and the availability of activities they enjoy outside of work. SmartAsset recently analyzed data for nearly 300 U.S. cities concerning population characteristics, cost of living, and internet and electrical reliability to find which towns have the most to offer for remote workers looking to relocate. In the slideshow above, we'll count down the top 10 'Zoom towns' in the U.S. according to their findings.

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