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Economy
The economy is the critical productive nexus where goods and services are provided and revenue and salaries enter the hands of consumers. A healthy economy creates value for companies and workers. This group of indicators encompasses a range of measures related to economic activity.
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Jobs by Industry
Jobs by industry refers to both the change in employment levels by industrial sector and the mix of jobs among sectors. This measure reflects the industry trends that affect our region's workers.
Go to indicatorUnemployment
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is not currently employed full-time or part-time. The unemployment rate – by place of residence – reflects the strength of the overall labor market.
Go to indicatorIncome
Household income reflects the median combined earnings of all members of a household from any employment, retirement, investment or other source, based on their residential location.
Go to indicatorHome Values
Home values refer to the typical value of homes and associated land in a given area. Consumers and analysts monitor home values as an indicator of both the region's economic health and housing affordability.
Go to indicatorRent Payments
Rent payments refers to the cost of leasing an apartment or home and serves as a measure of housing costs for non-homeowners. The data reflect the median monthly rent paid by Bay Area households across apartments and homes of sizes and various levels of quality. This differs from list rents - advertised rents for available apartments - which are usually higher.
Go to indicatorAirport Activity
Airport activity refers to the number of passenger boardings at Bay Area commercial airports and to the quantity of goods - measured in tons - that arrive in the region as air cargo.
Go to indicatorAsking Rents
"Asking rents" refers to the advertised rents for available rental housing and serves as one measure of housing costs for new households. The data reflect the typical monthly rent advertised for available apartments and homes of various sizes and levels of quality, with historic asking rents inflation-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Go to indicatorEconomic Output
Economic output – measured by both the total and per capita gross regional product – refers to the inflation-adjusted value of goods and services generated by workers and companies in a region.
Go to indicatorSeaport Activity
Seaport activity refers to the quantity of goods moved into or out of the region through seaports. Seaport activity is measured at major ports by the number of shipping containers moved. These are known as twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).
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