Americas Top States For Business 2010

#1 Texas

Previous: #50 Alaska | Next: #2 Virginia

Photo: Jeremy Woodhouse | The Image Bank | Getty Images

Category	Score	2010 Rank	2009 Rank
Cost of Doing Business	220	30	33
Workforce	196	16	14
Quality of Life	165	29	32
Economy	270	1	1
Transportation & Infrastructure	184	1	1
Technology & Innovation	221	4	3
Education	83	30	30
Business Friendliness	103	19	20
Access to Capital	44	7	4
Cost of Living	22	8	7
OVERALL	1508	1	2

LOCAL VIEW

America's Top States For Business 2010: Texas
Ashanti Blaize, of KXAS in Texas, tells CNBC there's been an influx of condominium projects in Dallas.

ECONOMIC PROFILE

Governor: Rick Perry (R) (Election year)

Population: 24,782,302

GDP (2008 per capita): $38,044

Unemployment rate (May 2010): 8.3 percent

Foreclosure rate (May 2010): One per 862 households

Budget gap (projected 2011): $4.6 billion

Corporate tax rate: The state has a Franchise Tax instead of an income tax.

Largest employers: Dell, Lockheed Martin and ISS Facility Services (Excludes retailers)

Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center for Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Infogroup

FEATURED

Texas Claims The Top Spot
With the biggest point total in the history of our study, Texas posts a big victory as America’s Top State for Business 2010.
State by State (#1-50)
Complete Rankings for 2010
Categories & Criteria
Archive: 2009 Top States For Business Results
Archive: 2008 Top States For Business Results

SLIDESHOWS

Most Expensive States to Live
Some of these states also had some of the highest scores in the quality-of-life category.
States With the Highest Unemployment Rates
Which states currently have the worst levels for unemployment?
The Worst 2011 State Budget Gaps
States are facing tough budget situations, here are the ones with the worst.
States Most In Need of an eCommerce Tax
An eCommerce sales tax could help cover budget gaps in many states.
America’s Double-Dip Real Estate Markets
Some real estate markets that have gone up, may again be on a downward trajectory.
America's Healthiest and Sickest States
You may be surprised to see which are the healthiest and sickest.
The Unhappiest States in America
As it turns out, some states are much happier than others.

| Terms of Service | Independent Programming Report

Americas Top States For Business 2010

STATE BY STATE

LOCAL VIEW

ECONOMIC PROFILE

FEATURED

TOP STATES VIDEOS

SLIDESHOWS