City Insights: 3 New Locations to Watch in The USA
3 Locations to Watch for Migrating Tech Talent in The USA
There are multiple up and coming locations that are attracting migrating tech talent. As we are now in a “post-pandemic” world, the future of work has shifted not only from a remote working perspective, but also candidates and clients are expanding to new geographies which will serve as new hubs for technology.
So, here are the three locations you should watch for migrating tech talent
Nashville, TN
Nashville has been consistently voted one of the friendliest cities in America, as well as being the music capital of the United States (and arguably, the world!). It’s thriving with diverse, technology-centric companies, and in 2020, Nashville had the lowest tech unemployment rate of any other market in the U.S. It’s one of the fastest-growing tech locations and is seeing an influx of workers migrating to settle there.
People are pulled towards Nashville not just because of the lower cost of living in comparison to other locations (nearly 50% cheaper for housing in comparison to San Francisco), but also because the lifestyle is a lot more attainable and attractive. We are so excited to contribute to this growth and network with some of the most exceptional tech talent in the USA.
Did you know…
Nashville attracted the 2nd highest number of tech workers leaving California last year
Oracle announced 8,500 employee headquarters and major investment in east bank development behind Amazon creating a 5,000 person tech hub and Facebook building a data centre. Cognizant recently announced they’re moving here as well.
Local real estate experts believe Nashville’s biggest growth is still yet to come:
Miami, FL
With remote working becoming the norm for the majority of companies during the pandemic, many looked at their spending on office space and considered relocating to save costs.
This led to traditional offices in New York or California being migrated to places like Miami, FL. Not only is the office space cheaper, but it’s also more enjoyable from an employee perspective. They can get outdoors, have scenic views while they work, as well as have great remote working spots.
Did you know…
Real estate is nearly 50% cheaper in Miami in comparison to New York
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta is home to some of the biggest corporations in the world, such as Home Depot, Delta Air Lines, United Parcel Service, and Coca-Cola. It also has a significant presence of black talent within computer science and engineering, as well as multiple black colleges and universities (Spelman, Morehouse, Clark Atlanta University).
Approximately 36% of Atlanta’s tech workforce has been reported to be either Black or Hispanic (this is the second-highest percentage, following San Antonio at the top of the list). Tech companies are choosing to migrate to Atlanta in order to create additional opportunities for black talent, as it feeds into their larger D&I initiatives. This is incredibly positive from a recruitment perspective, as there is a lack of female, Black or Hispanic talent within engineering.
Did you know…
The cost of living in Atlanta is over 50% less than LA or San Francisco
Microsoft has also publicly discussed hiring 1,500 people at its new office in Atlanta
Apple recently announced a $50 Million tech centre
Airbnb recently expressed interest in opening up a new hub within Atlanta
