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

Entry risk 52.1 (Elevated), ranked #44 of 51 states. 14,700 establishments, 57,034 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 52.1
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

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

📈Growth Opportunity

Colorado ranks top 5 in growth momentum while maintaining relatively low market saturation (bottom 5). This combination signals an underpenetrated market with expanding demand.

5-Year Firm Retention
9.8%
Percentile within industry
Rank #47 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 76.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #5 of 51 states
Establishment Density
100.0
vs. national average
Rank #51 of 51 states
Market Volatility
17.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
11.0
Labor cost pressure

14,700 Establishments in Colorado

14,700
Establishments
-6.1% YoY
57,034
Total Employment
-0.5% YoY
$80,463
Average Annual Wage
+0.8% YoY

Colorado vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric CO National Difference
Entry Risk Score 52.1 40.5 +11.6
5-Year Retention 9.8% 51.0% -41.2
Growth Momentum 76.0 39.4 +36.6
Market Volatility 17.2 22.1 -4.9
Establishment Density 100.0 34.1 +65.9
Wage Pressure 11.0 45.1 -34.1

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

Colorado Ranks #44 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Colorado ranks #44 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
#44 Colorado You 52.1 elevated
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 Colorado 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 Colorado's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Nebraska 26.3 #3/51 Kansas 41.4 #29/51 Oklahoma 42.0 #30/51 Utah 46.6 #38/51 Wyoming 49.6 #41/51 New Mexico 52.3 #45/51 Arizona 52.4 #46/51

Other Industries in Colorado

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 →