#44 Vermont
Top States 2011: Vermont
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 101 | 42 | 42 |
| Workforce | 139 | 37 | 36 |
| Quality of Life | 272 | 3 | 3 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 26 | 49 | 46 |
| Economy | 143 | 21 | 12 |
| Education | 181 | 4 | 4 |
| Technology & Innovation | 63 | 40 | 40 |
| Business Friendliness | 62 | 34 | 37 |
| Access to Capital | 38 | 32 | 40 |
| Cost of Living | 9 | 42 | 43 |
| OVERALL | 1034 | 44 | 37 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Peter Shumlin (D)
Population: 625,741
GDP (2009 per capita): $36,789
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 5.4 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 39,281 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $176 million
Corporate tax rate: 6.0-8.5 percent
Largest employers: CIBM, Shaw's Supermarkets, People's United Bank
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
