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Accommodation and Food Services in Delaware: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 19.8 (Low), ranked #1 of 51 states. 2,572 establishments, 43,751 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 19.8
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national accommodation and food services average.

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Delaware exhibits structural stability in accommodation and food services, with volatility at 25.0 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
100.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #1 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 71.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #6 of 51 states
Establishment Density
28.7
vs. national average
Rank #34 of 51 states
Market Volatility
25.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
40.0
Labor cost pressure

2,572 Establishments in Delaware

2,572
Establishments
+3.8% YoY
43,751
Total Employment
+1.1% YoY
$27,058
Average Annual Wage
+4.0% YoY

Delaware vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

How Delaware's accommodation and food services market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric DE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 19.8 40.0 -20.3
5-Year Retention 100.0% 51.0% +49.0
Growth Momentum 71.5 41.1 +30.4
Market Volatility 25.0 23.9 +1.1
Establishment Density 28.7 27.0 +1.7
Wage Pressure 40.0 33.4 +6.6

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within accommodation and food services only.

Delaware Ranks #1 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Delaware ranks #1 out of 51 states for accommodation and food services market entry conditions.

Accommodation and Food Services Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Delaware You 19.8 low
#2 North Carolina 23.4 low
#3 New Mexico 24.5 low
#4 Idaho 26.2 low
#5 Wisconsin 28.2 low
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 31.6 · #14 Alabama — 44.1 · #37 Arkansas — 36.9 · #26 Arizona — 46.9 · #40 California — 57.2 · #47 Colorado — 46.9 · #41 Connecticut — 37.3 · #27 District of Columbia — 81.4 · #51 Delaware — 19.8 · #1 Florida — 53.6 · #44 Georgia — 43.6 · #35 Hawaii — 66.1 · #50 Iowa — 39.0 · #29 Idaho — 26.2 · #4 Illinois — 39.5 · #30 Indiana — 37.9 · #28 Kansas — 34.2 · #18 Kentucky — 36.9 · #25 Louisiana — 43.8 · #36 Massachusetts — 28.4 · #7 Maryland — 31.7 · #15 Maine — 55.0 · #46 Michigan — 29.2 · #10 Minnesota — 34.9 · #19 Missouri — 47.2 · #42 Mississippi — 35.6 · #21 Montana — 46.1 · #39 North Carolina — 23.4 · #2 North Dakota — 29.5 · #12 Nebraska — 41.5 · #31 New Hampshire — 28.8 · #8 New Jersey — 43.3 · #34 New Mexico — 24.5 · #3 Nevada — 64.0 · #49 New York — 58.6 · #48 Ohio — 29.3 · #11 Oklahoma — 35.0 · #20 Oregon — 42.8 · #32 Pennsylvania — 36.8 · #24 Rhode Island — 28.3 · #6 South Carolina — 29.2 · #9 South Dakota — 36.7 · #23 Tennessee — 29.5 · #13 Texas — 46.0 · #38 Utah — 36.5 · #22 Virginia — 33.6 · #16 Vermont — 51.0 · #43 Washington — 42.9 · #33 Wisconsin — 28.2 · #5 West Virginia — 33.7 · #17 Wyoming — 55.0 · #45
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About Entry Risk Score: A weighted composite of firm retention, growth momentum, market volatility, establishment density, and wage pressure. Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: February 2026. Next refresh expected: Q2 2026 (BLS QCEW update).

Compare to Another State

How does Delaware stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

How Delaware's accommodation and food services market compares to bordering states.

Maryland 31.7 #15/51 Pennsylvania 36.8 #24/51 New Jersey 43.3 #34/51

Other Industries in Delaware

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Information → Other Services →