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Connecticut Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 219 | 29 | 33 | C |
| ECONOMY | 195 | 34 | 38 | D+ |
| WORKFORCE | 183 | 25 | 8 | C- |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 205 | 5 | 5 | A- |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 107 | 40 | 44 | D+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 143 | 19 | 19 | B |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 122 | 21 | 35 | C+ |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 55 | 23 | 16 | C |
| EDUCATION | 72 | 4 | 5 | A- |
| COST OF LIVING | 16 | 44 | 37 | D |
| OVERALL | 1317 | 23 | 28 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Ned Lamont, Democrat
Population: 3,688,496
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 1.80%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 5.10%
Top corporate tax rate: 8.25%
Top individual income tax rate: 6.99%
Gasoline tax: 43.4 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa2, Stable/AA-, Stable
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
