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Freelance platform Fiverr published a list of the fastest-growing cities for solopreneurs—the results may surprise you.

As major companies continue announcing mass layoffs, many displaced professionals are choosing a different path — they’re going solo. Instead of jumping back into the traditional job market, a growing number of workers are turning to freelancing, opening new opportunities for small businesses that rely on contract talent. And interestingly, many of these new solopreneurs aren’t clustering in the usual hubs like New York or Los Angeles. They’re setting up shop in smaller, sunnier cities across the country.

Using tax records and U.S. Census Bureau data, online freelance marketplace Fiverr recently highlighted the fastest-growing markets for freelancers in America. While major metros still host the largest overall number of independent workers, smaller urban centers are now seeing a significant surge. And the growth isn’t limited to creative roles — engineers, bookkeepers, legal experts, IT specialists, marketers, and accountants are increasingly shifting to independent work.

Even though layoffs have played a role in pushing some professionals toward freelancing, Fiverr’s leadership believes flexibility is an equally powerful motivator.

“Freelancing has become one of the most powerful forces reshaping the American workforce,” said Michelle Baltrusitis, Fiverr’s head of community. “People are no longer tied to a single company or city; they’re building flexible, fulfilling careers on their own terms. The future of work is already here, and it’s independent.”

Recent studies back that up. Contractor payment platform Mellow reports that U.S. businesses have increased freelance hiring by 260% in recent years. Fiverr’s data also shows that roughly 6.9 million Americans now work as freelancers, with about 4 million clustered in the biggest cities.

But the most interesting trend is where freelancing is growing the fastest.

The Six U.S. Cities With the Fastest Freelance Growth

  1. Orlando
    Growth: 32%
    Freelance Revenue: $3.4B

  2. Miami
    Growth: 32%
    Freelance Revenue: $15.9B

  3. Nashville
    Growth: 24%
    Freelance Revenue: $4.32B

  4. Las Vegas
    Growth: 22%
    Freelance Revenue: $3.51B

  5. San Antonio
    Growth: 20%
    Freelance Revenue: $2.01B

  6. Dallas
    Growth: 20%
    Freelance Revenue: $9.79B

If these cities seem to share a theme, you’re right: sunshine. Sun Belt destinations are becoming magnets for independent workers seeking warm weather, lower costs, and a higher quality of life.

Miami-based Fiverr sound mixer Beau Vallis summed it up perfectly:
“Miami gives you sunshine — freelancing gives you freedom. I went all-in on both, and it changed everything. Tens of thousands of projects later, I’ve helped transform lives worldwide, including my own. I cannot be more thankful for the life and flexibility freelancing has provided.”

As freelancing continues reshaping the American workforce, one thing is clear: the future isn’t just remote — it’s independent, entrepreneurial, and increasingly sunny.