Boca Raton is not only one of the best cities in Florida to find a job, but is also the best in Greater Miami, according to an analysis from WalletHub.
Considering a variety of data points, including job openings, starting salary and commute time (see full methodology here), WalletHub evaluated more than 100 urban job markets throughout Florida to determine which offered the best employment opportunities. Greater Miami had three cities in the top 25, and two in the top 10: Boca Raton (No. 7), Sunny Isles Beach (No. 10) and Coral Gables (No. 23)
The findings are particularly relevant in Greater Miami, because South Florida is the midst of an economic rebound – which, while marked by economic growth and increased international attention, has also resulted in a surge in employment competition.
“Competition in South Florida is very strong, and for every single job opportunity, employers are usually interviewing anywhere from five to 10 people,” said Vanessa Perez, a job placement officer for Florida National University.
With WalletHub’s analysis, serious job hunters can optimize their search to the most promising markets.
See the full top 25 below.
Overall
| Rank | City |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sarasota |
| 2 | Jacksonville Beach |
| 3 | Pensacola |
| 4 | Wesley Chapel |
| 5 | Brandon |
| 6 | Tampa |
| 7 | Boca Raton |
| 8 | Palm Harbor |
| 9 | Orlando |
| 10 | Sunny Isles Beach |
| 11 | Lutz |
| 12 | Valrico |
| 13 | Clearwater |
| 14 | Naples |
| 15 | Palm City |
| 16 | Pace |
| 17 | Riverview |
| 18 | Crestview |
| 19 | Estero |
| 20 | New Smyrna Beach |
| 21 | Bradenton |
| 22 | Fort Walton Beach |
| 23 | Coral Gables |
| 24 | Fort Myers |
| 25 | Largo |
Job Market
| Rank | City |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wesley Chapel |
| 2 | Brandon |
| 3 | Pace |
| 4 | Jacksonville Beach |
| 5 | Palm Harbor |
| 6 | Valrico |
| 7 | Crestview |
| 8 | Sunny Isles Beach |
| 9 | Sarasota |
| 10 | Pensacola |
| 11 | Riverview |
| 12 | Sweetwater |
| 13 | Palm City |
| 14 | Orlando |
| 15 | Tampa |
| 16 | Lutz |
| 17 | Land O’Lakes |
| 18 | Plant City |
| 19 | Clearwater |
| 20 | Boca Raton |
| 21 | Fort Meyers |
| 22 | New Smyrna Beach |
| 23 | Miami Beach |
| 24 | Clermont |
| 25 | Ocoee |
Socioeconomic Environment
| Rank | City |
|---|---|
| 1 | Coral Gables |
| 2 | Boca Raton |
| 3 | Oviedo |
| 4 | Venice |
| 5 | Estero |
| 6 | Parkland |
| 7 | Naples |
| 8 | Largo |
| 9 | Tampa |
| 10 | Dunedin |
| 11 | Cooper City |
| 12 | Sarasota |
| 13 | Altamonte Springs |
| 14 | Winter Park |
| 15 | Rockledge |
| 16 | Doral |
| 17 | Bradenton |
| 18 | Jupiter |
| 19 | Pensacola |
| 20 | Fort Walton Beach |
| 21 | Gainesville |
| 22 | Clearwater |
| 23 | Jacksonville Beach |
| 24 | New Smyrna Beach |
| 25 | Palm Beach Gardens |