Business is an essential part of life in The First State, known for its corporate-friendly legal system. Two-thirds of the companies are incorporated in Delaware.
Idaho's housing market has cooled considerably from its white hot recent past. Prices leveled off and even declined in some markets last year, but they are moving up again.
The Silver State enjoyed solid job growth through much of last year, though unemployment remains the second highest in the country. A steady influx of new residents has fed a strong housing market.
A key to Georgia's broad and deep economy is foreign direct investment. Major companies including Mercedes-Benz, Nestlé-Purina, and Adidas are putting down roots in The Peach State.
Eight of the ten major private sector industry groups in The Beehive State posted job growth last year, according to Utah's Department of Workforce Services, helping the economy to keep on buzzing.
The Grand Canyon State's surging chip sector is delivering many dividends, including strong job growth and a healthy housing market.
The Tar Heel State's fiscal picture is the envy of most states, with rock solid credit and healthy fiscal balances. But North Carolina has frequently been a victim of its own success when it comes to digesting its strong growth.
The Volunteer State's economy surged out of the pandemic, with a staggering 9.2% jump in GDP in 2021, and a still impressive 4.8% increase in 2022.
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