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Massachusetts (score 69.4), Washington (67.3), and Utah (65.9) are the top three states for economic strength in 2026, according to a WalletHub analysis.

Massachusetts, Washington, Utah, California, Texas, New York, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, United States

Who
WalletHub, Visual Capitalist's Dorothy Neufeld
What
Massachusetts (score 69.4), Washington (67.3), and Utah (65.9) are the top three states for economic strength in 2026, according to a WalletHub analysis.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:45:00 GMT · 2h 35m ago
Where
Massachusetts, Washington, Utah, California, Texas, New York, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, United States ·
Why
Massachusetts leads due to its innovation output, STEM talent, and business formation, outperforming larger states in long-term competitiveness factors.
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The analysis suggests future economic leadership will depend on a state’s ability to attract talent, support entrepreneurship, and foster innovation, rather than just economic size alone. This indicates a broader shift in America’s economic map, with Southern states emerging as important growth centers.

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