In Washington, DC, Tuesday occupancy rose more than 12 points to 60%, nearing its record high. Houston, Dallas, and New York City all experienced post-pandemic record high single-day occupancies – 72.8% on Tuesday, 71.2% on Tuesday, and 66.8% on Wednesday, respectively. The average low was on Friday at 34%, up 1.4 points from last week.
The weekly average occupancy increased three points to 52.7%, according to the 10-city Back to Work Barometer, the highest it has been since its post-pandemic record of 53% in late January. Occupancy rose in all 10 tracked cities, with nine cities increasing more than a full point. Chicago and Washington, DC both rose more than five points, to 56.1% and 49.7%, respectively. Houston, Dallas, and New York City all reached record highs, up to 62.8%, 61.4%, and 55%, respectively.