{"id":2091,"date":"2026-06-01T13:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=2091"},"modified":"2026-06-01T13:06:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:06:00","slug":"north-carolina-ranks-among-nations-top-state-economies-new-report-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=2091","title":{"rendered":"North Carolina ranks among nation\u2019s top state economies, new report finds"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 North Carolina has been ranked among the nation\u2019s top state economies, according to a new report from personal finance website WalletHub.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=2089\">\u2018Off the Richter scale\u2019: Thousands flood for pre-World Cup friendly at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 report placed North Carolina sixth overall among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, behind only Massachusetts, Washington, Utah, California and Delaware.<\/p>\n<p>WalletHub compared states across 28 indicators of economic performance and strength, including GDP growth, unemployment rates, startup activity and the concentration of high-tech jobs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for more positive news in your day? Check out The Bright Side \u2600\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cA strong state economy doesn\u2019t guarantee success for the state\u2019s residents, but it certainly makes financial success more attainable,\u201d WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in the report. \u201cFactors like a low unemployment rate and high average income help residents purchase property, pay down debt and save for the future. The best state economies also encourage growth by being friendly to new businesses and investing in new technology that will help the state deal with future challenges and become more efficient.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=2083\">Dozens turn out for Bryce Young\u2019s free youth camp in Charlotte<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Several key economic indicators helped boost North Carolina\u2019s ranking. The state placed sixth nationwide for GDP growth, 10th for the percentage of jobs in high-tech industries and 10th for growth in nonfarm payrolls.<\/p>\n<p>North Carolina also ranked 14th for startup activity, 20th for unemployment rate and 23rd for annual median household income, according to the report.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=2078\">Venezuela\u2019s ruling party unity cracks as Delcy Rodr\u00edguez shifts Ch\u00e1vez-era policies<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 North Carolina has been ranked among the nation\u2019s top state economies, according to a new report from personal finance website WalletHub. The 2026 report placed North Carolina sixth overall among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, behind only Massachusetts, Washington, Utah, California and Delaware. 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