Every city measured on the Barometer saw building occupancy rates remain the same or fall last week, bringing the 10-city national average down to 21.7%, a 1.7% decrease from the week before.
Washington, D.C. experienced the greatest decline in occupancy, falling from 19.7% to 10.2% — a 9.5% drop — likely due to heightened security downtown surrounding the inauguration. Dallas, Houston, and Austin continue to lead the nation as the most open cities, with rates of 35.3%, 33.1%, and 32.5%, respectively.