Promote Business Diversity
Palm Beach County boasts a remarkable quality of life, attracting a wealth of skilled individuals. With no personal income tax, Floridians enjoy some of the highest income levels in the United States, after factoring in state and local taxes.
The industries that cluster within a particular area provide valuable insights into job opportunities, salary ranges, required skill levels, and the educational institutions that support them. These factors contribute to understanding the dynamics of employment.
To foster workforce development, it’s important to collaborate with business and community partners to ensure a reliable and highly skilled workforce is available to our employers. The Business Development Board works closely with the local workforce board, CareerSource Palm Beach County, and the Palm Beach County Education Commission to facilitate successful job preparation within Palm Beach County.
Here we Grow.
In one year, we added:
- +3,909Â to labor force
- +1,006 occupied housing units
- Median family income increased by $8,884
- Average wage increased from $72,124Â in 2024 to $77,246Â in 2025
Population Projections
Talent Per Industry
Agribusiness: 9,758
Aviation/Aerospace/Engineering: 19,988
Business & Financial Services: 105,816
Cleantech:8,225
Corporate HQ:9,952
Distribution/Logistics:6,085
Financial Services: 10,672
Healthcare:104,458
Infotech:11,985
Life Sciences: 7,509
Manufacturing:20,474
Marine Industries:1,932
Labor Force
Labor Force 776,853
Employment 746,358
Unemployment 30,495
Rate 3.9%
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Housing
Total housing units 733,206
Occupied housing units 625,461
Vacant housing units 107,745
Homeowner vacancy rate 1.7%
Rental vacancy rate 9.3%
Average household size 2.47
Note: All statistics provided are 2023 estimates and averages, unless otherwise specified.
Sources: Florida Commerce, US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022, Florida Demographic Estimating Conference February 2023, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Summary of Deposits June 2023, Discover The Palm Beaches
Helpful Resources
Career Source Florida
Bureau of Labor Statistics
CareerSource Palm Beach County
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