Why billionaires are flocking to this US metro
Miami is the new home for America's tech billionaires Jeff Bezos moved to Florida to be closer to family Live Events Mark Zuckerberg has expanded
Miami is the new home for America's tech billionaires Jeff Bezos moved to Florida to be closer to family Live Events Mark Zuckerberg has expanded his presence in South Florida Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have deep roots in South Florida Keith Rabois says Miami is a better place to build companies David Blumberg says Miami has become a magnet for entrepreneurs Why Miami is attracting more billionaires as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Neither New York nor California, Miami was recently ranked as the second-most expensive metro area in the US metro area, reports Bloomberg. Tech billionaires such as Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, and Sergey Brin have all recently purchased homes in the city.An increasing number of tech billionaires, venture capitalists and startup founders are choosing Miami, Florida, over traditional business hubs. While Florida's lack of a state income tax is often mentioned as a key reason, many of these executives say the decision goes beyond saving money.From better weather to a thriving business ecosystem and quality of life, several high-profile names have publicly explained why Miami has become their preferred destination.Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced in 2023 that he was leaving Seattle after nearly three decades and relocating to Miami.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Bezos said family played a major role in the decision."I've lived in Seattle longer than I've lived anywhere else and have so many amazing memories here. As exciting as the move is, it's an emotional decision for me."He added: "My parents have always been my biggest supporters. They recently moved back to Miami, where we lived when I was younger. I want to be close to my parents."Bezos also said the move would place him closer to Blue Origin's operations at Cape Canaveral. "Also, Blue Origin's operations are increasingly shifting to Cape Canaveral." The billionaire described the move as the beginning of an exciting new chapter.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has not officially relocated to Miami, but he has steadily increased his ties to South Florida.The billionaire has spent significant time in the region, enjoying boating, watersports and training activities. His growing presence has fueled speculation that Florida is becoming an increasingly important base for some of the world's richest tech executives.Zuckerberg has also purchased luxury property in Florida, joining a broader migration of wealthy business leaders exploring opportunities outside traditional technology hubs.Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are also among the technology billionaires with major investments in South Florida.Both have purchased waterfront properties in the Miami area, reflecting the region's growing popularity among Silicon Valley's wealthiest entrepreneurs.While neither has publicly announced a permanent relocation, their real estate investments highlight Miami's increasing appeal to tech leaders seeking a combination of luxury living, privacy and business opportunities.Venture capitalist Keith Rabois, one of Silicon Valley's best-known investors, became one of Miami's earliest high-profile technology transplants.
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