The US coworking sector's total footprint expanded 16.5% year-over-year as of March 2026, reaching 164 million square feet nationally and 2.3% of total office inventory. Growth came from both dedicated operators and traditional landlords adding flexible workspace to compete for tenants.
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US coworking footprint hits 164M sq ft, up 16.5% YoY as flex space grows
Why this matters for founders
A founder scaling a small team can lock flexible, month-to-month space instead of a multi-year lease, and now has far more supply and negotiating leverage in most metros.
Source: Wiss
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