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Metros where people in Gainesville 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, FL in the first quarter of 2021.
#30. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Started a new job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 12
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ in Q1 2021: 10
--- #212 most common destination from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Net job flow: 2 to Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ in Q1 2021: 10
--- #212 most common destination from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Net job flow: 2 to Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
#29. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Started a new job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 12
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH in Q1 2021: 18
--- #107 (tie) most common destination from Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Net job flow: 6 to Gainesville, FL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH in Q1 2021: 18
--- #107 (tie) most common destination from Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Net job flow: 6 to Gainesville, FL
#28. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Started a new job in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 13
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO in Q1 2021: 10
--- #156 most common destination from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Net job flow: 3 to Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO in Q1 2021: 10
--- #156 most common destination from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Net job flow: 3 to Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
#27. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Started a new job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 14
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 19
--- #180 (tie) most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 5 to Gainesville, FL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 19
--- #180 (tie) most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 5 to Gainesville, FL
#26. Punta Gorda, FL
- Started a new job in Punta Gorda, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 14
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Punta Gorda, FL in Q1 2021: 18
--- #17 most common destination from Punta Gorda, FL
- Net job flow: 4 to Gainesville, FL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Punta Gorda, FL in Q1 2021: 18
--- #17 most common destination from Punta Gorda, FL
- Net job flow: 4 to Gainesville, FL
#25. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
- Started a new job in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 14
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 13
--- #13 (tie) most common destination from Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 1 to Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 13
--- #13 (tie) most common destination from Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 1 to Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
#24. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Started a new job in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 16
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 11
--- #176 most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 5 to Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 11
--- #176 most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 5 to Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
#23. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Started a new job in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 17
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN in Q1 2021: 12
--- #114 (tie) most common destination from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Net job flow: 5 to Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN in Q1 2021: 12
--- #114 (tie) most common destination from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Net job flow: 5 to Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
#22. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 20
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 14
--- #203 most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 6 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 14
--- #203 most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 6 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#21. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Started a new job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 22
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 30
--- #125 most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 8 to Gainesville, FL
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 30
--- #125 most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 8 to Gainesville, FL
#20. Naples-Marco Island, FL
- Started a new job in Naples-Marco Island, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 24
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Naples-Marco Island, FL in Q1 2021: 27
--- #21 most common destination from Naples-Marco Island, FL
- Net job flow: 3 to Gainesville, FL
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Naples-Marco Island, FL in Q1 2021: 27
--- #21 most common destination from Naples-Marco Island, FL
- Net job flow: 3 to Gainesville, FL
#19. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Started a new job in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 29
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 68
--- #120 (tie) most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 39 to Gainesville, FL
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 68
--- #120 (tie) most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 39 to Gainesville, FL
#18. Port St. Lucie, FL
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 31
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 32
--- #18 most common destination from Port St. Lucie, FL
- Net job flow: 1 to Gainesville, FL
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 32
--- #18 most common destination from Port St. Lucie, FL
- Net job flow: 1 to Gainesville, FL
#17. Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
- Started a new job in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 37
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL in Q1 2021: 46
--- #24 most common destination from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
- Net job flow: 9 to Gainesville, FL
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL in Q1 2021: 46
--- #24 most common destination from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
- Net job flow: 9 to Gainesville, FL
#16. The Villages, FL
- Started a new job in The Villages, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 40
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from The Villages, FL in Q1 2021: 39
--- #7 most common destination from The Villages, FL
- Net job flow: 1 to The Villages, FL
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from The Villages, FL in Q1 2021: 39
--- #7 most common destination from The Villages, FL
- Net job flow: 1 to The Villages, FL
#15. Panama City, FL
- Started a new job in Panama City, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 40
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Panama City, FL in Q1 2021: 25
--- #13 most common destination from Panama City, FL
- Net job flow: 15 to Panama City, FL
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Panama City, FL in Q1 2021: 25
--- #13 most common destination from Panama City, FL
- Net job flow: 15 to Panama City, FL
#14. Homosassa Springs, FL
- Started a new job in Homosassa Springs, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 50
--- 1.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Homosassa Springs, FL in Q1 2021: 53
--- #5 most common destination from Homosassa Springs, FL
- Net job flow: 3 to Gainesville, FL
--- 1.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Homosassa Springs, FL in Q1 2021: 53
--- #5 most common destination from Homosassa Springs, FL
- Net job flow: 3 to Gainesville, FL
#13. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
- Started a new job in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 51
--- 1.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL in Q1 2021: 70
--- #18 most common destination from Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
- Net job flow: 19 to Gainesville, FL
--- 1.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL in Q1 2021: 70
--- #18 most common destination from Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
- Net job flow: 19 to Gainesville, FL
#12. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
- Started a new job in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 64
--- 1.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL in Q1 2021: 94
--- #24 most common destination from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
- Net job flow: 30 to Gainesville, FL
--- 1.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL in Q1 2021: 94
--- #24 most common destination from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
- Net job flow: 30 to Gainesville, FL
#11. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Started a new job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 66
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 58
--- #87 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 8 to Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 58
--- #87 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 8 to Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
#10. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 77
--- 1.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 79
--- #16 most common destination from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
- Net job flow: 2 to Gainesville, FL
--- 1.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 79
--- #16 most common destination from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
- Net job flow: 2 to Gainesville, FL
#9. North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
- Started a new job in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 104
--- 2.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL in Q1 2021: 90
--- #15 most common destination from North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
- Net job flow: 14 to North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
--- 2.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL in Q1 2021: 90
--- #15 most common destination from North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
- Net job flow: 14 to North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
#8. Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
- Started a new job in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 128
--- 3.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL in Q1 2021: 111
--- #11 most common destination from Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
- Net job flow: 17 to Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
--- 3.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL in Q1 2021: 111
--- #11 most common destination from Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
- Net job flow: 17 to Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
#7. Tallahassee, FL
- Started a new job in Tallahassee, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 139
--- 3.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Tallahassee, FL in Q1 2021: 163
--- #10 most common destination from Tallahassee, FL
- Net job flow: 24 to Gainesville, FL
--- 3.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Tallahassee, FL in Q1 2021: 163
--- #10 most common destination from Tallahassee, FL
- Net job flow: 24 to Gainesville, FL
#6. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
- Started a new job in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 140
--- 3.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 140
--- #9 most common destination from Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 0 to Gainesville, FL
--- 3.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 140
--- #9 most common destination from Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 0 to Gainesville, FL
#5. Ocala, FL
- Started a new job in Ocala, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 263
--- 6.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Ocala, FL in Q1 2021: 295
--- #4 most common destination from Ocala, FL
- Net job flow: 32 to Gainesville, FL
--- 6.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Ocala, FL in Q1 2021: 295
--- #4 most common destination from Ocala, FL
- Net job flow: 32 to Gainesville, FL
#4. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Started a new job in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 495
--- 11.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 411
--- #17 most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 84 to Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
--- 11.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 411
--- #17 most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 84 to Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
#3. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Started a new job in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 548
--- 13.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL in Q1 2021: 598
--- #14 most common destination from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Net job flow: 50 to Gainesville, FL
--- 13.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL in Q1 2021: 598
--- #14 most common destination from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Net job flow: 50 to Gainesville, FL
#2. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Started a new job in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 577
--- 13.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in Q1 2021: 651
--- #13 most common destination from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Net job flow: 74 to Gainesville, FL
--- 13.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in Q1 2021: 651
--- #13 most common destination from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Net job flow: 74 to Gainesville, FL
#1. Jacksonville, FL
- Started a new job in Jacksonville, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 644
--- 15.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Jacksonville, FL in Q1 2021: 736
--- #6 most common destination from Jacksonville, FL
- Net job flow: 92 to Gainesville, FL
--- 15.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Jacksonville, FL in Q1 2021: 736
--- #6 most common destination from Jacksonville, FL
- Net job flow: 92 to Gainesville, FL
