Submarket comparison: Return-to-office trends across Raleigh-Durham

- The West Raleigh submarket leads the region, with office visitation levels reaching 91.4% of pre-COVID activity-26% higher than the next closest submarket. If the current pace continues, West Raleigh will exceed pre-pandemic activity by early 2026, signaling a full recovery. This is likely due to Proximity to NC State, Downtown Raleigh, and Research Triangle Park which creates a strong ecosystem of industries that rely more on collaboration and in-person work.

- In contrast, the Falls of Neuse corridor trails the market, recording the lowest office visitation levels among surrounding submarkets at just 39.2%. This is likely due to its suburban location and limited walkability, as many tenants in the area continue to operate under hybrid work models.

- Overall, Raleigh’s office utilization remains slightly below the national average, largely because several suburban and lower-density submarkets continue to experience slow return-to-office adoption. With tenant confidence improving, we expect broader office utilization across the region to steadily strengthen in the coming quarters.