Minnesota Named One Of Best States For Hybrid-Remote Workers

New research is out that favors living in Minnesota. Experts looked at different factors for job prospects and workers in each state. Some of the factors include cost-of-living, internet access, hybrid-remote opportunities, and commuting. Minnesota made the top 5!

Asana analyzed research and data using specific categories for each state. Those categories are:

• Internet Access + Affordability
• Hybrid-Remote Work Opportunities
• Cost-Of-Living
• Housing Expenditures
• Amenities
• Community
• Rent
• Electricity Cost
• Gas Prices
• Commute Times

Read More: New 2025 Law Requires Minnesota Employers To Disclose Wages

Best States For Hybrid-Remote Work

The number one state for working a hybrid remote job is Utah. They have the second lowest electricity cost in the country. They also have 15% higher rate of hybrid-remote job opportunities than other states.

Arizona was the second-ranked state for remote hybrid opportunities. Almost 5% of jobs in Arizona are remote or hybrid, which is the highest in the country. Arizona also has a very good median download speed for the internet at 121.72 Mbps.

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Minnesota Third Best State For Remote-Hybrid Remote

Did you know that in Minnesota, 32% of people work from home at least one day a week? That's a huge number and the seventh-highest percentage of all states. Minnesota also ranks high for commuter safety with the second lowest rates of fatal motor vehicle crashes. Minnesota's average download speed is pretty fast, too at 128.22 Mbps.

Many people are still enticed by the freedom of hybrid-remote jobs.

Technological advances have made working from home easier than ever, even though some companies are trying to get workers back into the office.

Worst states for hybrid-remote work

Where should you avoid if you want to work remotely? Maine, Hawaii, and New Hampshire are the worst states for remote work, according to Asana.