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Accommodation and Food Services in Vermont: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 51.0 (Elevated), ranked #43 of 51 states. 1,893 establishments, 30,369 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 51.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

The accommodation and food services sector in Vermont is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
33.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #35 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
20.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #45 of 51 states
Establishment Density
44.0
vs. national average
Rank #42 of 51 states
Market Volatility
45.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
0.0
Labor cost pressure

1,893 Establishments in Vermont

1,893
Establishments
+2.0% YoY
30,369
Total Employment
+0.7% YoY
$31,839
Average Annual Wage
+2.0% YoY

Vermont vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

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

Metric VT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 51.0 40.0 +11.0
5-Year Retention 33.3% 51.0% -17.7
Growth Momentum 20.1 41.1 -21.0
Market Volatility 45.8 23.9 +21.9
Establishment Density 44.0 27.0 +17.0
Wage Pressure 0.0 33.4 -33.4

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

Vermont Ranks #43 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Vermont ranks #43 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 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
#43 Vermont You 51.0 elevated
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 Vermont stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

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

Massachusetts 28.4 #7/51 New Hampshire 28.8 #8/51 New York 58.6 #48/51

Other Industries in Vermont

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 →