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Real Estate and Rental and Leasing in Alabama: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 31.9 (Moderate), ranked #13 of 51 states. 6,565 establishments, 26,541 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 31.9
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national real estate and rental and leasing average.

🛡️Stable Market

Alabama exhibits structural stability in real estate and rental and leasing, with volatility at 13.6 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
68.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #17 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
34.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #27 of 51 states
Establishment Density
25.4
vs. national average
Rank #25 of 51 states
Market Volatility
13.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
37.8
Labor cost pressure

6,565 Establishments in Alabama

6,565
Establishments
+3.3% YoY
26,541
Total Employment
+0.6% YoY
$61,266
Average Annual Wage
+3.0% YoY

Alabama vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

How Alabama's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric AL National Difference
Entry Risk Score 31.9 40.5 -8.6
5-Year Retention 68.6% 51.0% +17.6
Growth Momentum 34.1 39.4 -5.3
Market Volatility 13.6 22.1 -8.6
Establishment Density 25.4 34.1 -8.7
Wage Pressure 37.8 45.1 -7.3

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within real estate and rental and leasing only.

Alabama Ranks #13 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Alabama ranks #13 out of 51 states for real estate and rental and leasing market entry conditions.

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Pennsylvania 24.5 low
#2 Wisconsin 26.0 low
#3 Nebraska 26.3 low
#4 South Dakota 26.4 low
#5 Massachusetts 27.7 low
#13 Alabama You 31.9 moderate
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 34.9 · #15 Alabama — 31.9 · #13 Arkansas — 30.5 · #12 Arizona — 52.4 · #46 California — 47.1 · #39 Colorado — 52.1 · #44 Connecticut — 45.9 · #37 District of Columbia — 38.5 · #24 Delaware — 53.2 · #47 Florida — 54.7 · #49 Georgia — 51.6 · #43 Hawaii — 60.3 · #50 Iowa — 35.6 · #16 Idaho — 43.4 · #32 Illinois — 44.3 · #33 Indiana — 30.2 · #10 Kansas — 41.4 · #29 Kentucky — 30.3 · #11 Louisiana — 44.5 · #34 Massachusetts — 27.7 · #5 Maryland — 50.4 · #42 Maine — 28.3 · #6 Michigan — 39.3 · #26 Minnesota — 42.1 · #31 Missouri — 39.2 · #25 Mississippi — 30.0 · #8 Montana — 37.5 · #20 North Carolina — 38.1 · #23 North Dakota — 54.3 · #48 Nebraska — 26.3 · #3 New Hampshire — 29.6 · #7 New Jersey — 37.3 · #19 New Mexico — 52.3 · #45 Nevada — 61.9 · #51 New York — 37.6 · #21 Ohio — 33.2 · #14 Oklahoma — 42.0 · #30 Oregon — 44.8 · #35 Pennsylvania — 24.5 · #1 Rhode Island — 37.8 · #22 South Carolina — 44.9 · #36 South Dakota — 26.4 · #4 Tennessee — 37.2 · #18 Texas — 41.4 · #28 Utah — 46.6 · #38 Virginia — 35.6 · #17 Vermont — 30.1 · #9 Washington — 48.0 · #40 Wisconsin — 26.0 · #2 West Virginia — 40.6 · #27 Wyoming — 49.6 · #41
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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 Alabama stack up against other states for real estate and rental and leasing?

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Real Estate and Rental and Leasing in Neighboring States

How Alabama's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Mississippi 30.0 #8/51 Tennessee 37.2 #18/51 Georgia 51.6 #43/51 Florida 54.7 #49/51

Other Industries in Alabama

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Accommodation and Food Services → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Administrative and Support Services → Information → Other Services →