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

Entry risk 53.2 (Elevated), ranked #47 of 51 states. 1,298 establishments, 6,014 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 53.2
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.

Labor cost dynamics in Delaware real estate and rental and leasing are elevated, with wage pressure at 100.0. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #47 out of 51.

5-Year Firm Retention
49.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #27 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
36.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #22 of 51 states
Establishment Density
25.6
vs. national average
Rank #26 of 51 states
Market Volatility
43.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
100.0
Labor cost pressure

1,298 Establishments in Delaware

1,298
Establishments
+0.8% YoY
6,014
Total Employment
-1.3% YoY
$71,878
Average Annual Wage
+8.1% YoY

Delaware vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric DE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 53.2 40.5 +12.7
5-Year Retention 49.0% 51.0% -2.0
Growth Momentum 36.5 39.4 -2.9
Market Volatility 43.3 22.1 +21.2
Establishment Density 25.6 34.1 -8.5
Wage Pressure 100.0 45.1 +54.9

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

Delaware Ranks #47 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Delaware ranks #47 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
#47 Delaware You 53.2 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 Delaware 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 Delaware's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Pennsylvania 24.5 #1/51 New Jersey 37.3 #19/51 Maryland 50.4 #42/51

Other Industries in Delaware

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 →