#26 New York
Top States 2011: New York
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 69 | 48 | 50 |
| Workforce | 99 | 49 | 49 |
| Quality of Life | 196 | 23 | 18 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 210 | 14 | 22 |
| Economy | 144 | 20 | 2 |
| Education | 191 | 1 | 2 |
| Technology & Innovation | 212 | 2 | 2 |
| Business Friendliness | 60 | 36 | 45 |
| Access to Capital | 96 | 3 | 3 |
| Cost of Living | 6 | 45 | 43 |
| OVERALL | 1283 | 26 | 24 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Andrew Cuomo (D)
Population: 19,378,102
GDP (2009 per capita): $49,976
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 7.9 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 3,367 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $10.0 billion
Corporate tax rate: 7.1 percent
Largest employers: JPMorgan Chase, CitiGroup, Wegmans Food Markets
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
