A Workforce Ready for Business

Southwest Florida’s fastest-growing city with the workforce to match.

Cape Coral’s greatest asset is its workforce. With a rapidly growing population — over 240,000 and growing — the city offers businesses access to a large and expanding labor pool. Major sectors, including construction & trades, healthcare, and other services show substantial employment, and local educational and technical institutions are working to align training with industry needs. Together, this creates a solid foundation for talent development and opportunity.

Strong Growth Trajectory: The 10% job growth over 8 years demonstrates consistent economic expansion

Untapped Workforce Potential: The 57% of residents commuting outside represents a ready talent pool for local employers

Stable Employment Market: The 4.2% unemployment rate indicates a healthy, balanced labor market

Population Growth: 75% of new residents settling north of Pine Island Road shows continued community expansion