In a new era of hybrid and even remote work, employees have more options than ever when deciding where to live. One of the best cities in the world for remote work, however, is right here in Ohio.
Hamilton, Ohio, is the 27th-best city in the world for remote work, according to a report from Remote.com. The report, “The Best Destinations for Remote Work,” ranked the top 100 cities in the world for remote work based on a range of factors, including cost of living, safety, internet infrastructure, inflation, incentives for remote workers, and more.
“You may not have heard of it, but Hamilton, Ohio, is a unique choice for remote workers,” Remote.com writes in the report. “The city is offering $10,000 to be used to pay back student loans in a Talent Attraction Program Scholarship for recent graduates with STEM backgrounds. Other incentives include a beautiful location along the Great Miami River, ample parks and green spaces, and a high-quality of small-town life. Digital nomads will appreciate the fast internet and low cost of living, but some may find the winters to be long and dreary. Ohio’s politics are historically mixed by US standards, but many international visitors may find it to be conservative.”
Located in Butler County, Ohio, the town of Hamilton boasts a population of about 63,000 residents and is the 10th-largest city in Ohio, according to the US Census Bureau. Hamilton is about a 40-minute drive north of Cincinnati.
While Hamilton is No. 27 in the world when it comes to remote work, it ranks No. 7 among U.S. cities. A total of 49 U.S. cities ranked in the top 100 cities globally for remote work, according to the report.
