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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Southwest Florida Economic Outlook
DECEMBER 2023
Airport Activity
Up 44 percent from October 2022 to October 2023.Tourist Tax Revenues
Down 3 percent from September 2022 to September 2023.Taxable Sales
Up 13 percent from September 2022 to September 2023.Unemployment Rate
Up 0.5 percentage points from October 2022 to October 2023.Single-family Building Permits
Up 67 percent from October 2022 to October 2023.Single-family Home Sales
Up 37 percent from October 2022 to October 2023.Single-family Home Prices
Down 6 percent for all three coastal counties from October 2022 to October 2023.Residential Active Listings
Up 74 percent from October 2022 to October 2023.DECEMBER 2023 Reportindicators Dashboard
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