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Washington Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2025 SCORE | 2025 RANK | 2024 RANK | 2025 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMY | 296 | 6 | 18 | B+ |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 213 | 26 | 18 | C+ |
| WORKFORCE | 229 | 5 | 5 | B+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 86 | 48 | 39 | D- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 104 | 41 | 42 | C- |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 157 | 14 | 5 | C+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 178 | 4 | 4 | A- |
| EDUCATION | 50 | 33 | 36 | C |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 39 | 14 | 20 | C+ |
| COST OF LIVING | 22 | 39 | 42 | D |
| OVERALL | 1374 | 14 | 10 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Bob Ferguson, Democrat
Population: 7,958,180
GDP growth (Q1 2025): -0.4%
Unemployment rate (May 2025): 4.5%
Top corporate tax rate: None
Top individual income tax rate: None
Gasoline tax: 71.22 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aaa, Stable/AA+, Positive
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, Energy Information Administration (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
