Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County has one of the fastest-growing economies in Florida, fueled by an influx of high-income residents, expanding financial services activity, and sustained strength in healthcare and construction. What was once known primarily as a seasonal destination has emerged as a year-round economic hub with a rapidly diversifying workforce.
The charts on this page track Palm Beach's employment levels, business creation and closures, and wages by industry. They capture the pace and pattern of the county's growth, including which industries are leading the expansion and how the labor market is responding.
Use these indicators to follow Palm Beach County's trajectory and identify where its economy is finding new footing.
Fast Facts
Professional and business services account for the largest share of firms in all three counties, reflecting the region’s strong service-sector base.
Miami-Dade County leads with approximately 123,610 businesses, followed by Broward with nearly 81,387 and Palm Beach with about 70,790.