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Metros where people in Cape Coral are getting new jobs
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly shifted the job market in cities and towns across the country. Millions of layoffs in early 2020 forced workers to search elsewhere for jobs. Record numbers of workers have quit their jobs in the past year in favor of new pursuits in different locales. And concerns over virus spread in population-dense areas also inspired many to leave urban areas, and their jobs, in favor of rural ones.
Emerging job markets in places like Austin, Texas, Nashville, Tennessee, and Salt Lake City reflect cultural shifts in what workers are looking for in their jobs and their places of residence: year-round warmth that makes outdoor activities easy, lower income taxes, and tech-focused employers.
Stacker compiled a list of metros where the most people from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL found new jobs using data from the U.S. Census Bureau's Jobs-to-Jobs Flows. Metros are ranked by the number of people that started a new job from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in the first quarter of 2021.
#30. Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Started a new job in Raleigh-Cary, NC from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 21
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Raleigh-Cary, NC in Q1 2021: 13
--- #66 most common destination from Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Net job flow: 8 to Raleigh-Cary, NC
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Raleigh-Cary, NC in Q1 2021: 13
--- #66 most common destination from Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Net job flow: 8 to Raleigh-Cary, NC
#29. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Started a new job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 23
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 73
--- #121 (tie) most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 50 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 73
--- #121 (tie) most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 50 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#28. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Started a new job in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 24
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC in Q1 2021: 28
--- #92 most common destination from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Net job flow: 4 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC in Q1 2021: 28
--- #92 most common destination from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Net job flow: 4 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#27. The Villages, FL
- Started a new job in The Villages, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 24
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from The Villages, FL in Q1 2021: 18
--- #12 most common destination from The Villages, FL
- Net job flow: 6 to The Villages, FL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from The Villages, FL in Q1 2021: 18
--- #12 most common destination from The Villages, FL
- Net job flow: 6 to The Villages, FL
#26. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Started a new job in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 27
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO in Q1 2021: 21
--- #83 most common destination from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Net job flow: 6 to Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO in Q1 2021: 21
--- #83 most common destination from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Net job flow: 6 to Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
#25. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Started a new job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 30
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 94
--- #116 most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 64 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 94
--- #116 most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 64 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#24. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Started a new job in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 33
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN in Q1 2021: 20
--- #72 most common destination from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Net job flow: 13 to Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN in Q1 2021: 20
--- #72 most common destination from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Net job flow: 13 to Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
#23. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Started a new job in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 37
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 43
--- #103 (tie) most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 6 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 43
--- #103 (tie) most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 6 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#22. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
- Started a new job in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 38
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 41
--- #9 most common destination from Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 3 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 41
--- #9 most common destination from Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 3 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#21. Sebring-Avon Park, FL
- Started a new job in Sebring-Avon Park, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 41
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Sebring-Avon Park, FL in Q1 2021: 61
--- #6 most common destination from Sebring-Avon Park, FL
- Net job flow: 20 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Sebring-Avon Park, FL in Q1 2021: 61
--- #6 most common destination from Sebring-Avon Park, FL
- Net job flow: 20 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#20. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 42
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 46
--- #127 most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 4 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 46
--- #127 most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 4 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#19. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Started a new job in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 50
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 195
--- #86 most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 145 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 195
--- #86 most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 145 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#18. Ocala, FL
- Started a new job in Ocala, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 53
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Ocala, FL in Q1 2021: 73
--- #15 most common destination from Ocala, FL
- Net job flow: 20 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Ocala, FL in Q1 2021: 73
--- #15 most common destination from Ocala, FL
- Net job flow: 20 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#17. Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
- Started a new job in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 59
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL in Q1 2021: 51
--- #15 most common destination from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
- Net job flow: 8 to Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL in Q1 2021: 51
--- #15 most common destination from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
- Net job flow: 8 to Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
#16. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Started a new job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 60
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 66
--- #92 (tie) most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 6 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 66
--- #92 (tie) most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 6 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#15. Panama City, FL
- Started a new job in Panama City, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 60
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Panama City, FL in Q1 2021: 34
--- #9 most common destination from Panama City, FL
- Net job flow: 26 to Panama City, FL
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Panama City, FL in Q1 2021: 34
--- #9 most common destination from Panama City, FL
- Net job flow: 26 to Panama City, FL
#14. Gainesville, FL
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 79
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 77
--- #11 most common destination from Gainesville, FL
- Net job flow: 2 to Gainesville, FL
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 77
--- #11 most common destination from Gainesville, FL
- Net job flow: 2 to Gainesville, FL
#13. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
- Started a new job in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 86
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 114
--- #14 most common destination from Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 28 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 114
--- #14 most common destination from Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 28 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#12. Tallahassee, FL
- Started a new job in Tallahassee, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 87
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Tallahassee, FL in Q1 2021: 97
--- #14 most common destination from Tallahassee, FL
- Net job flow: 10 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Tallahassee, FL in Q1 2021: 97
--- #14 most common destination from Tallahassee, FL
- Net job flow: 10 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#11. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
- Started a new job in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 120
--- 1.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL in Q1 2021: 137
--- #11 most common destination from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
- Net job flow: 17 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 1.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL in Q1 2021: 137
--- #11 most common destination from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
- Net job flow: 17 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#10. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
- Started a new job in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 131
--- 1.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL in Q1 2021: 158
--- #9 most common destination from Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
- Net job flow: 27 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 1.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL in Q1 2021: 158
--- #9 most common destination from Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
- Net job flow: 27 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#9. Port St. Lucie, FL
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 135
--- 1.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 189
--- #9 most common destination from Port St. Lucie, FL
- Net job flow: 54 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 1.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 189
--- #9 most common destination from Port St. Lucie, FL
- Net job flow: 54 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#8. Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
- Started a new job in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 222
--- 2.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL in Q1 2021: 217
--- #8 most common destination from Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
- Net job flow: 5 to Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
--- 2.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL in Q1 2021: 217
--- #8 most common destination from Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
- Net job flow: 5 to Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
#7. Punta Gorda, FL
- Started a new job in Punta Gorda, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 294
--- 3.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Punta Gorda, FL in Q1 2021: 296
--- #2 most common destination from Punta Gorda, FL
- Net job flow: 2 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 3.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Punta Gorda, FL in Q1 2021: 296
--- #2 most common destination from Punta Gorda, FL
- Net job flow: 2 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#6. Jacksonville, FL
- Started a new job in Jacksonville, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 337
--- 3.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Jacksonville, FL in Q1 2021: 377
--- #14 most common destination from Jacksonville, FL
- Net job flow: 40 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 3.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Jacksonville, FL in Q1 2021: 377
--- #14 most common destination from Jacksonville, FL
- Net job flow: 40 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#5. North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
- Started a new job in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 661
--- 7.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL in Q1 2021: 720
--- #3 most common destination from North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
- Net job flow: 59 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 7.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL in Q1 2021: 720
--- #3 most common destination from North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
- Net job flow: 59 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#4. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Started a new job in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 873
--- 9.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL in Q1 2021: 867
--- #8 most common destination from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Net job flow: 6 to Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
--- 9.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL in Q1 2021: 867
--- #8 most common destination from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Net job flow: 6 to Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
#3. Naples-Marco Island, FL
- Started a new job in Naples-Marco Island, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 1,096
--- 12.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Naples-Marco Island, FL in Q1 2021: 1,077
--- #1 most common destination from Naples-Marco Island, FL
- Net job flow: 19 to Naples-Marco Island, FL
--- 12.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Naples-Marco Island, FL in Q1 2021: 1,077
--- #1 most common destination from Naples-Marco Island, FL
- Net job flow: 19 to Naples-Marco Island, FL
#2. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Started a new job in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 1,305
--- 14.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in Q1 2021: 1,312
--- #5 most common destination from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Net job flow: 7 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 14.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in Q1 2021: 1,312
--- #5 most common destination from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Net job flow: 7 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#1. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Started a new job in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 2,036
--- 23.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 2,199
--- #4 most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 163 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 23.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 2,199
--- #4 most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 163 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
