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

Entry risk 45.9 (Elevated), ranked #37 of 51 states. 4,186 establishments, 19,550 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 45.9
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.

The real estate and rental and leasing sector in Connecticut shows signs of market maturation: momentum index at 5.3 (bottom 5) combined with below-average firm retention (bottom 10). Net establishment formation is likely flat or negative.

5-Year Firm Retention
13.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #45 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
5.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #49 of 51 states
Establishment Density
16.6
vs. national average
Rank #13 of 51 states
Market Volatility
14.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
21.9
Labor cost pressure

4,186 Establishments in Connecticut

4,186
Establishments
+0.9% YoY
19,550
Total Employment
+0.5% YoY
$90,403
Average Annual Wage
+1.7% YoY

Connecticut vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric CT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 45.9 40.5 +5.4
5-Year Retention 13.7% 51.0% -37.3
Growth Momentum 5.3 39.4 -34.1
Market Volatility 14.0 22.1 -8.1
Establishment Density 16.6 34.1 -17.5
Wage Pressure 21.9 45.1 -23.2

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

Connecticut Ranks #37 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Connecticut ranks #37 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
#37 Connecticut You 45.9 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Massachusetts 27.7 #5/51 New York 37.6 #21/51 Rhode Island 37.8 #22/51

Other Industries in Connecticut

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 →