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Success can be defined in various ways. Is it the balance in your bank account, the thrill of a successful presentation, or perhaps the joy of a well-timed joke? Ultimately, success is a personal concept that varies from one individual to another.
At Zippia, we appreciate quantifiable metrics that help us evaluate and discuss success. Through careful analysis, we have identified the ten most successful cities in Florida based on measurable criteria. Here’s our updated list:
- Gulf Breeze
- Key Biscayne
- Palm Beach
- Parkland
- Pinecrest
- Surfside
- Marco Island
- Satellite Beach
- Cooper City
- Palmetto Bay
Disagree with our rankings? Stay tuned as we explain our methodology.
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Determining Florida’s Most Successful Cities
When defining success, many immediately think of financial wealth. However, we believe that success encompasses various factors beyond just income. Our analysis is based on a comprehensive set of criteria from the latest American Community Survey data.
1. Gulf Breeze
Population: 5,984 Median Income: $85,529
Poverty Level: 4.4%
Unemployment Rate: 4.1%
2. Key Biscayne
Population: 12,774 Median Income: $121,023
Poverty Level: 6.5%
Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
3. Palm Beach
Population: 8,344 Median Income: $105,700
Poverty Level: 6.6%
Unemployment Rate: 4.4%
4. Parkland
Population: 25,895 Median Income: $126,905
Poverty Level: 3.4%
Unemployment Rate: 6.9%
5. Pinecrest
Population: 18,914 Median Income: $122,235
Poverty Level: 5.9%
Unemployment Rate: 6.4%
6. Surfside
Population: 5,927 Median Income: $70,042
Poverty Level: 5.7%
Unemployment Rate: 5.6%
7. Marco Island
Population: 16,921 Median Income: $73,031
Poverty Level: 7.2%
Unemployment Rate: 5.4%
8. Satellite Beach
Population: 10,262 Median Income: $63,793
Poverty Level: 4.5%
Unemployment Rate: 6.0%
9. Cooper City
Population: 32,058 Median Income: $91,285
Poverty Level: 4.6%
Unemployment Rate: 8.4%
10. Palmetto Bay
Population: 24,214 Median Income: $108,360
Poverty Level: 5.4%
Unemployment Rate: 8.6%
Understanding Success Metrics
If you’re contemplating the effectiveness of our measurement methods, you’re not alone. Success is a nuanced concept, and while our approach may seem simplistic, we believe it provides valuable insights. Congratulations to Gulf Breeze and all our top-ranking cities. For those who didn’t make the list, there’s always next year!
Detailed Rankings of Florida’s Most Successful Cities
| Rank | City | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gulf Breeze | $85,529 |
| 2 | Key Biscayne | $121,023 |
| 3 | Palm Beach | $105,700 |
| 4 | Parkland | $126,905 |
| 5 | Pinecrest | $122,235 |
| 6 | Surfside | $70,042 |
| 7 | Marco Island | $73,031 |
| 8 | Satellite Beach | $63,793 |
| 9 | Cooper City | $91,285 |
| 10 | Palmetto Bay | $108,360 |
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
