CoworkingCafe's Q2 2026 report (published Jul 23, 2026) counts 9,384 US coworking spaces across 166.36M sq ft, up 2.7% in locations and 1.5% in square footage quarter-over-quarter, or about 248 net new offices. National medians are $219/month for memberships, $34 for a day pass, $45/hour for meeting rooms, and $169 for virtual offices. Los Angeles (349), Chicago (346), and Dallas-Fort Worth (338) lead by location count.
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US coworking hits 9,384 locations; median membership now $219/month
Why this matters for founders
Use these medians as a negotiating benchmark before signing flex space; if you only need occasional in-person time, a $169/month virtual office plus day passes can beat a fixed lease.
Source: CoworkingCafe
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