The US now has roughly 8,420 coworking locations (up from about 7,041 in mid-2024) totaling around 152 million sq ft, still only about 2% of national office inventory. Median membership runs near $225 per month, with hot desks around $150 and dedicated desks $300 to $400.
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US coworking hits ~8,420 locations and 152M sq ft heading into 2026
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For an early team, a flexible desk or private suite avoids a multi-year lease and heavy build-out capex; budget roughly $150 to $400 per seat per month and add or drop seats as headcount changes.
Source: Allwork.Space (data via CoworkingCafe / CommercialEdge)
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