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State economy

Florida economy

Florida's unemployment rate was 4.4% in September 2026, down from 4.5% the month before and 4.2% a year earlier. That ranks 37 of 51 (1 = lowest); the national rate was 4.1%. Employers had 10.05 million jobs on their payrolls in September 2026, a gain of 59,800 (+0.6%) from a year earlier. Home prices (FHFA index) were +1.4% from a year earlier in Q2 2026. Median household income was $77,920 in 2025.

4.4%
unemployment rate
September 2026
Unemployment rate4.4%Rank 37 of 51 (1 = lowest)
10-year range2.8–14.1%Low Aug 2022 · high May 2020
Nonfarm jobs10.05M+0.6% in a year · rank 22
Home prices (FHFA)+1.4%1-year change · Q2 2026 · 5-yr +46%
Median household income$77,9202025 · rank 40 of 51

Florida: unemployment rate

Florida unemployment rateLine chart from Jan 1, 2006 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest 4.4%; high 14.1% on May 1, 2020; low 2.8% on Aug 1, 2022.2.5%5.0%7.5%10.0%12.5%15.0%20082010201220142016201820202022202420264.4%High 14.1%Low 2.8%

Florida: jobs, change from a year earlier

Florida nonfarm jobs, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest +0.6%; high +12.3% on Apr 1, 2021; low -12.7% on Apr 1, 2020.-15%-10%-5%0%5%10%15%20052010201520202025+0.6%High +12.3%Low -12.7%

Florida: home prices, change from a year earlier

Florida FHFA house price index, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Apr 1, 2026. Latest +1.4%; high +29.4% on Apr 1, 2022; low -22.0% on Oct 1, 2008.-40%-20%0%20%40%20052010201520202025+1.4%High +29.4%Low -22.0%

Florida: median household income

Florida median household incomeLine chart from Jul 1, 1984 to Jul 1, 2025. Latest $77,920; high $77,920 on Jul 1, 2025; low $19,790 on Jul 1, 1984.$0$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,0001990199520002005201020152020$77,920Low $19,790

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (unemployment, nonfarm payrolls; seasonally adjusted), Federal Housing Finance Agency (all-transactions house price index), U.S. Census Bureau (median household income, current dollars), via FRED. US unemployment rate: 4.1% (October 2026).