Long Island Leads U.S. in Coworking Space Growth in Q2 2025

Long Island Is Leading the Nation in Coworking Space Growth — Here’s What That Means

If you’ve been seeing more coworking signs pop up around Long Island, it’s not just you — it’s a full-on trend. In fact, Long Island just posted the biggest growth in coworking space of any market in the U.S. this past quarter.

Yep, you read that right. While other areas are cooling down, Long Island is doubling down on flexible workspaces — and we’ve got the numbers to prove it.

A Major Growth Spurt in Q2

According to a fresh report from CoworkingCafe.com, Long Island’s coworking footprint expanded by 11% in Q2 2025, jumping from 820,656 to 910,875 square feet. That’s an 11% surge — the largest in the entire country.

And here’s what’s wild: the number of coworking sites stayed exactly the same at 64. So instead of adding more locations, existing ones simply got bigger, offering more square footage to meet rising demand.

Compare that to the national picture, where the number of coworking spaces actually dropped by 1%, and it’s clear: Long Island is going its own way.

The Bigger Picture: Long Island’s Place in the Market

Even with this growth, Long Island is still something of a boutique market in coworking terms. Here's where it stands:

• 38th largest market by number of locations

• 6th smallest average space size — now averaging 14,232 sq. ft. (up from 12,823 sq. ft.)

Still, this jump in average space size signals that operators are scaling up to meet local demand, especially as hybrid work becomes the new normal in suburban markets like Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Yes, It’s Pricier — But There’s a Reason

If you’ve looked into renting coworking space on Long Island, you already know it’s not the cheapest game in town. But here’s how pricing shakes out:

• Monthly coworking membership: $235 (vs. $225 national median)

• Virtual office subscription: $163 (vs. $159 national median)

• Day pass: $35/day (vs. $30 national median)

• Meeting room rental: $40/hour (below $45 national median)

So yes, it's a little higher in most areas — but still pretty competitive for a region with high demand and limited commercial real estate flexibility.

While Long Island Grows, NYC Feels the Chill

Manhattan? Not having a great coworking quarter. The borough saw its first-ever contraction, with a 4% decline in total coworking space.

Brooklyn, however, fared better — up 5%, showing that outer-borough and suburban markets are still heating up as professionals look for office space closer to home (and with better parking).

Who’s Behind the Boom?

Two big names are driving most of the growth nationally:

• Regus: Added 68 new sites, now at 1,141 locations

• HQ: Grew by 14%, now at 319 locations

These giants are leading the charge, but Long Island’s growth may also be fueled by local operators doubling down on upgraded spaces, better amenities, and hybrid-friendly layouts.

What’s Next for Long Island’s Coworking Scene?

Peter Kolaczynski, director of research at Yardi (CoworkingCafe’s parent company), says it best:

“We weren’t shocked to see a cooling down period given the run-up on expansions... but we’re still bullish on the latter half of 2025 and into 2026.”

Translation? While some markets hit pause, Long Island is hitting the gas — and likely won’t slow down anytime soon.

Thinking About Coworking?

Now might be the perfect time to explore your options. With bigger spaces, competitive amenities, and a work-from-anywhere mindset continuing to rise, Long Island is proving that suburban coworking is more than just a trend — it’s the future.

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