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

Entry risk 34.9 (Moderate), ranked #15 of 51 states. 732 establishments, 4,457 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 34.9
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.

⛔High Barrier to Entry

The real estate and rental and leasing sector in Alaska 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
92.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #5 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
28.7
Scale of 0-100
Rank #34 of 51 states
Establishment Density
6.8
vs. national average
Rank #3 of 51 states
Market Volatility
50.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
54.9
Labor cost pressure

732 Establishments in Alaska

732
Establishments
-1.7% YoY
4,457
Total Employment
+2.5% YoY
$59,837
Average Annual Wage
+4.4% YoY

Alaska vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric AK National Difference
Entry Risk Score 34.9 40.5 -5.6
5-Year Retention 92.2% 51.0% +41.2
Growth Momentum 28.7 39.4 -10.7
Market Volatility 50.5 22.1 +28.4
Establishment Density 6.8 34.1 -27.3
Wage Pressure 54.9 45.1 +9.8

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

Alaska Ranks #15 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Alaska ranks #15 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
#15 Alaska You 34.9 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 Alaska stack up against other states for real estate and rental and leasing?

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Other Industries in Alaska

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 →