ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — The township has been named among the top commuter town in the United States for hybrid workers in 2026, according to a national study.

The ranking comes from the inaugural Commuter Town Index released by the International Workplace Group.

Abington placed second in the country behind Edison, N.J.

Due to its public transportation system, walkability, and affordable housing costs, Abington cemented its place as runner-up, the study found.

Considered a “first-ring suburb” of Philadelphia, Abington also ranked on Money’s “50 Best Places to Live in the United States” list in 2024.

The index evaluated towns across the country based on their ability to support hybrid work models through transportation options, housing costs, and access to professional coworking spaces.

The study found that hybrid working is also having a measurable impact on well-being. Half of workers say their health and well-being have improved since working in a hybrid way, and 46 percent report being able to spend more time with their friends and family.

Reflecting these priorities, nine in 10 (92 percent) people say they would consider moving to a different town or city in order to improve their quality of life. 

This report comes as new research from IWG highlights just how valuable more flexible ways of working have become to workers’ decisions about where to live and work. Only 8% of people in the US are willing to commute for more than an hour to their workplace daily, while 88% say the ability to work close to home in a professional space is important when choosing where to live.  

Younger workers are leading this shift, with 75 percent of millennials and 72 percent of Gen Z willing to live further from city centers if flexible workspaces or good transport links are available.  This trend reflects the growing prioritization of a work-life balance and affordability, with proximity to flexible workspaces often outweighing the traditional appeal of central locations.

As a result, both developers and workspace operators are increasingly focusing on suburban hubs and well-connected commuter towns to attract this mobile and digitally enabled workforce. 

Edison secured the top spot, followed by Abington and Westmont, CA. The list also included Indian Creek, Illinois, and Mission Bend, Texas.