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Metros where people in Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie, 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 Port St. Lucie, FL in the first quarter of 2021.
#30. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Started a new job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 11
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH in Q1 2021: 22
--- #115 (tie) most common destination from Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Net job flow: 11 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH in Q1 2021: 22
--- #115 (tie) most common destination from Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Net job flow: 11 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#29. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Started a new job in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 12
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN in Q1 2021: 13
--- #142 (tie) most common destination from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Net job flow: 1 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN in Q1 2021: 13
--- #142 (tie) most common destination from Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Net job flow: 1 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#28. Homosassa Springs, FL
- Started a new job in Homosassa Springs, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 12
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Homosassa Springs, FL in Q1 2021: 18
--- #15 (tie) most common destination from Homosassa Springs, FL
- Net job flow: 6 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Homosassa Springs, FL in Q1 2021: 18
--- #15 (tie) most common destination from Homosassa Springs, FL
- Net job flow: 6 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#27. Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Started a new job in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 12
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN in Q1 2021: 8
--- #100 (tie) most common destination from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Net job flow: 4 to Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN in Q1 2021: 8
--- #100 (tie) most common destination from Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
- Net job flow: 4 to Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
#26. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Started a new job in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 14
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC in Q1 2021: 15
--- #129 (tie) most common destination from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Net job flow: 1 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC in Q1 2021: 15
--- #129 (tie) most common destination from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Net job flow: 1 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#25. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Started a new job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 15
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 24
--- #155 most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 9 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 24
--- #155 most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 9 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#24. Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
- Started a new job in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 16
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL in Q1 2021: 34
--- #42 (tie) most common destination from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
- Net job flow: 18 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL in Q1 2021: 34
--- #42 (tie) most common destination from Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
- Net job flow: 18 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#23. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Started a new job in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 17
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 16
--- #169 (tie) most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 1 to Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 16
--- #169 (tie) most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 1 to Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
#22. The Villages, FL
- Started a new job in The Villages, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 18
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from The Villages, FL in Q1 2021: 15
--- #13 most common destination from The Villages, FL
- Net job flow: 3 to The Villages, FL
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from The Villages, FL in Q1 2021: 15
--- #13 most common destination from The Villages, FL
- Net job flow: 3 to The Villages, FL
#21. Punta Gorda, FL
- Started a new job in Punta Gorda, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 22
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Punta Gorda, FL in Q1 2021: 23
--- #13 most common destination from Punta Gorda, FL
- Net job flow: 1 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Punta Gorda, FL in Q1 2021: 23
--- #13 most common destination from Punta Gorda, FL
- Net job flow: 1 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#20. Sebring-Avon Park, FL
- Started a new job in Sebring-Avon Park, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 23
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Sebring-Avon Park, FL in Q1 2021: 26
--- #9 most common destination from Sebring-Avon Park, FL
- Net job flow: 3 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Sebring-Avon Park, FL in Q1 2021: 26
--- #9 most common destination from Sebring-Avon Park, FL
- Net job flow: 3 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#19. Panama City, FL
- Started a new job in Panama City, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 27
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Panama City, FL in Q1 2021: 17
--- #19 most common destination from Panama City, FL
- Net job flow: 10 to Panama City, FL
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Panama City, FL in Q1 2021: 17
--- #19 most common destination from Panama City, FL
- Net job flow: 10 to Panama City, FL
#18. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 32
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 19
--- #154 most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 13 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 19
--- #154 most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 13 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#17. Gainesville, FL
- Started a new job in Gainesville, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 32
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 31
--- #18 most common destination from Gainesville, FL
- Net job flow: 1 to Gainesville, FL
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Gainesville, FL in Q1 2021: 31
--- #18 most common destination from Gainesville, FL
- Net job flow: 1 to Gainesville, FL
#16. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Started a new job in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 40
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 122
--- #102 most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 82 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 122
--- #102 most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 82 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#15. Ocala, FL
- Started a new job in Ocala, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 41
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Ocala, FL in Q1 2021: 41
--- #16 most common destination from Ocala, FL
- Net job flow: 0 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Ocala, FL in Q1 2021: 41
--- #16 most common destination from Ocala, FL
- Net job flow: 0 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#14. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
- Started a new job in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 41
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL in Q1 2021: 61
--- #32 most common destination from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
- Net job flow: 20 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL in Q1 2021: 61
--- #32 most common destination from Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
- Net job flow: 20 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#13. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Started a new job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 42
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 34
--- #113 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 8 to Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 34
--- #113 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 8 to Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
#12. Tallahassee, FL
- Started a new job in Tallahassee, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 51
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Tallahassee, FL in Q1 2021: 53
--- #19 most common destination from Tallahassee, FL
- Net job flow: 2 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Tallahassee, FL in Q1 2021: 53
--- #19 most common destination from Tallahassee, FL
- Net job flow: 2 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#11. Naples-Marco Island, FL
- Started a new job in Naples-Marco Island, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 61
--- 1.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Naples-Marco Island, FL in Q1 2021: 59
--- #11 most common destination from Naples-Marco Island, FL
- Net job flow: 2 to Naples-Marco Island, FL
--- 1.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Naples-Marco Island, FL in Q1 2021: 59
--- #11 most common destination from Naples-Marco Island, FL
- Net job flow: 2 to Naples-Marco Island, FL
#10. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
- Started a new job in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 90
--- 1.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 83
--- #13 most common destination from Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 7 to Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
--- 1.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 83
--- #13 most common destination from Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 7 to Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
#9. North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
- Started a new job in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 150
--- 2.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL in Q1 2021: 136
--- #13 most common destination from North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
- Net job flow: 14 to North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
--- 2.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL in Q1 2021: 136
--- #13 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 Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 188
--- 3.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL in Q1 2021: 167
--- #9 most common destination from Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
- Net job flow: 21 to Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
--- 3.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL in Q1 2021: 167
--- #9 most common destination from Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
- Net job flow: 21 to Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
#7. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
- Started a new job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 189
--- 3.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 135
--- #10 most common destination from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
- Net job flow: 54 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
--- 3.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL in Q1 2021: 135
--- #10 most common destination from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
- Net job flow: 54 to Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
#6. Jacksonville, FL
- Started a new job in Jacksonville, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 230
--- 4.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Jacksonville, FL in Q1 2021: 216
--- #20 most common destination from Jacksonville, FL
- Net job flow: 14 to Jacksonville, FL
--- 4.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Jacksonville, FL in Q1 2021: 216
--- #20 most common destination from Jacksonville, FL
- Net job flow: 14 to Jacksonville, FL
#5. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
- Started a new job in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 231
--- 4.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL in Q1 2021: 204
--- #4 (tie) most common destination from Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
- Net job flow: 27 to Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
--- 4.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL in Q1 2021: 204
--- #4 (tie) most common destination from Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
- Net job flow: 27 to Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
#4. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
- Started a new job in Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 269
--- 5.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 283
--- #1 most common destination from Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 14 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 5.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 283
--- #1 most common destination from Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 14 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#3. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Started a new job in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 484
--- 9.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in Q1 2021: 580
--- #15 most common destination from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Net job flow: 96 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 9.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in Q1 2021: 580
--- #15 most common destination from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Net job flow: 96 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#2. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Started a new job in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 607
--- 11.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL in Q1 2021: 624
--- #12 most common destination from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Net job flow: 17 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 11.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL in Q1 2021: 624
--- #12 most common destination from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Net job flow: 17 to Port St. Lucie, FL
#1. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Started a new job in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL from Port St. Lucie, FL in Q1 2021: 1,961
--- 36.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 1,969
--- #5 most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 8 to Port St. Lucie, FL
--- 36.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Port St. Lucie, FL from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 1,969
--- #5 most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 8 to Port St. Lucie, FL
