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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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Regional Economic Indicators
JUNE 2022
Airport Passenger Activity
Up 18 percent from April 2021 to April 2022.Tourist Tax Revenues
Up 26 percent from March 2021 to March 2022.Taxable Sales
Up 15 percent from March 2021 to March 2022.Unemployment Rate
Down 2.0 points from April 2021 to April 2022.Single-family Building Permits
Up 11 percent from April 2021 to April 2022.Single-family Home Sales
Down 18 percent from April 2021 to April 2022.Single-family Home Prices
Up 29 to 37 percent from April 2021 to April 2022.Residential Active Listings
Up 5 percent from April 2021 to April 2022.Regional Economic Indicators: June 2022 Reportindicators Dashboard
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