In Fairfield County, the remote work trend has significantly increased. Profiles from the Connecticut Data Collaborative indicate that 39% of Weston residents now work from home, up from 15% in 2019, while Westport's rate rose to 36% from 15%. This shift is largely among those previously commuting to New York City, particularly in finance and insurance sectors. The rise in remote work has stimulated local economies, with new businesses opening in both Weston and Westport. Data is sourced from the five-year American Community Survey for accurate town-level insights.
The most recent profiles reveal that 39% of Weston's population works from home, a notable increase from 15% in 2019. Westport also saw an increase to 36% from 15%.
Many Fairfield County residents who previously commuted into New York City transitioned to remote work, particularly in industries like finance and insurance.
The rise in remote work has positively impacted local economies in Weston and Westport, leading to the opening of 11 new businesses in Weston and 59 in Westport from 2021 to 2024.
The data for town profiles is derived from the five-year American Community Survey, which lays the groundwork for understanding economic and demographic shifts across Connecticut towns.
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