DOWNTOWN SEES 92% RETURN OF AVERAGE WEEKDAY WORKERS
SINCE Q2 2019
Recent data from Placer.ai reveals a strong rebound in Downtown Austin’s weekday employee presence, now reaching 92% of Q2 2019 levels This growth has been significantly fueled by a surge in downtown residency, as the supply of housing has expanded substantially in the post-COVID era. While hybrid work continues to evolve, Downtown Austin remains a magnet for toptier talent drawn to the district’s robust amenities Additionally, the influx of new office space over the past five years has created ample, high-quality options for businesses to grow. This positions downtown not only to fully recover but to exceed pre-pandemic weekday activity in the years ahead