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

Entry risk 30.5 (Moderate), ranked #12 of 51 states. 4,115 establishments, 15,451 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 30.5
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

Arkansas exhibits structural stability in real estate and rental and leasing, with volatility at 14.2 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
76.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #13 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
38.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #18 of 51 states
Establishment Density
29.0
vs. national average
Rank #29 of 51 states
Market Volatility
14.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
40.2
Labor cost pressure

4,115 Establishments in Arkansas

4,115
Establishments
-1.3% YoY
15,451
Total Employment
+1.7% YoY
$52,284
Average Annual Wage
+3.2% YoY

Arkansas vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric AR National Difference
Entry Risk Score 30.5 40.5 -10.0
5-Year Retention 76.5% 51.0% +25.5
Growth Momentum 38.5 39.4 -0.9
Market Volatility 14.2 22.1 -7.9
Establishment Density 29.0 34.1 -5.1
Wage Pressure 40.2 45.1 -4.9

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

Arkansas Ranks #12 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Arkansas ranks #12 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
#12 Arkansas You 30.5 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Mississippi 30.0 #8/51 Tennessee 37.2 #18/51 Missouri 39.2 #25/51 Texas 41.4 #28/51 Oklahoma 42.0 #30/51 Louisiana 44.5 #34/51

Other Industries in Arkansas

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 →