#39 Connecticut
Top States 2011: Connecticut
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 95 | 45 | 47 |
| Workforce | 147 | 33 | 40 |
| Quality of Life | 246 | 11 | 9 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 104 | 43 | 40 |
| Economy | 77 | 44 | 32 |
| Education | 183 | 3 | 8 |
| Technology & Innovation | 151 | 19 | 17 |
| Business Friendliness | 58 | 40 | 23 |
| Access to Capital | 68 | 17 | 8 |
| Cost of Living | 4 | 47 | 45 |
| OVERALL | 1133 | 39 | 35 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Dan Malloy (D)
Population: 3,574,097
GDP (2009 per capita): $56,389
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 9.1 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 1,130 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $3.2 billion
Corporate tax rate: 7.5 percent
Largest employers: Foxwoods Resort Casino, Sikorsky Aircraft, Pratt & Whitney (Excludes retailers)
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
