Our Region’s Rankings
Living and Thriving in Connecticut
Connecticut offers exceptional quality of life, leading in education, healthcare, and opportunities for families. With top rankings in internet access, college readiness, and healthcare services, it’s a state where individuals and families can truly thrive.
U.S. News & World Report
Overall Ranking: #15
#1 Top Business Headquarters
#3 for Health Care Overall:
(#2 among New England states; #2 among Peer States; #2 among Fortune 500 States: #2 among IFS States)
#2 for Health Care Access
#1 Child Wellness Visits
#8 Low Obesity Rate
#5 Low Mortality Rate
#6 Low Infant Mortality Rate
#4 for Internet Access
#5 Public Safety
#5 for Business Environment
#8 for Economy:
(#1 among New England states; #3 among peer states; #4 among top 15 Fortune 500 states)
#5 Business Environment
(#3 among Top 15 Fortune 500 states)
#7 Employment
(#3 among Fortune 500 states)
#10 for Education Overall
#3 for Pre-K-12 Education
#5 Higher Ed Educational Attainment
#4 College Ready
#1 NAEP Math Scores
#5 Pre-school enrollment
2025 Rankings
CNBC America’s Top States for Business
#8 for Workforce
(#1 among New England states; #5 among top 15 Fortune 500 states)
#5 for Quality of Life
(#3 among New England states; #3 among top 15 Fortune 500 states; #2 among top IFS states)
#5 for Education
(#3 among New England states; #4 among top 15 Fortune 500 states; #4 among top IFS states)
#16 for Access to Capital
(#3 among New England states)
2025 Rankings
Summer 2026 Rankings Issue
Business Facilities Magazine
Hartford #8 Fintech Leaders
Hartford #8 Aerospace Leaders
Hartford #8 Tech Talent Leaders
#9 Life Science Hubs
Hartford #3 Broadband Speed (Large 1Mil + Pop.)
Bridgeport #2/New Haven #3 Broadband Speed (Mid 500K – 1Mil + Pop.)
#8 Aerospace – Civil / Commercial Aircraft (Jobs)
#2 Aerospace – Civil / Commercial Aircraft Hubs
#2 Aerospace – Defense Hubs
#10 Marine Industry (Ship & Boat Building – Workforce)