Robust Regional Research For a Strong Regional Economy
Tracking trends, interpreting impact, and forecasting the future.
The Regional Economic Research Institute (RERI) studies the regional and state economy and conducts on-demand economic research of issues pertaining to Southwest Florida. Economic Research includes areas such as economic development and forecasting, economic impact analysis, surveys, among others. If you are a decision-maker in need of relevant data and analysis, the RERI can help assist you.
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Hurricane Ian Resources
The RERI complied a comprehensive list of various resources for SWFL businesses to utilize as the community recovers from the impact of Hurricane Ian.
Southwest Florida Economic Outlook
JUNE 2023
Airport Activity
Down 10 percent from April 2022 to April 2023.Tourist Tax Revenues
Down 34 percent from March 2022 to March 2023.Taxable Sales
Up 4 percent from January 2022 to January 2023.Unemployment Rate
Down 0.1 percentage points from April 2022 to April 2023.
Single-family Building Permits
Down 34 percent from April 2022 to April 2023.Single-family Home Sales
Down 21 percent from April 2022 to April 2023.Single-family Home Prices
Up 5 percent in Collier, down 7 percent in Charlotte and Lee from April 2022 to April 2023.Residential Active Listings
Up 151 percent from April 2022 to April 2023.JUNE 2023 Reportindicators Dashboard
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