Forecasting Charlotte’s office visitation reaching full post-pandemic recovery

– As of June 2025, Charlotte’s office visitation level has reached 68% of its pre-COVID benchmark. While this marks a slight dip from May, it reflects a notable 5.5% increase since the beginning of the year—signaling steady positive momentum despite month-to-month fluctuations.

– At Charlotte’s current pace of growth—measured from the April 2020 baseline—full office visitation recovery is projected to take approximately three years and two months, compared to an estimated three years and four months for the U.S. average.

– Charlotte’s office market is outperforming the national average by 1.9%, driven in large part by its status as the nation’s second-largest banking hub. With major institutions like Bank of America—headquartered in Charlotte—rolling out robust return-to-office initiatives, continued growth in office visitation is expected.