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Real Estate and Rental and Leasing in District of Columbia: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 38.5 (Moderate), ranked #24 of 51 states. 1,555 establishments, 12,640 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 38.5
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💎Hidden Gem

District of Columbia exhibits structural stability in real estate and rental and leasing, with volatility at 12.0 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
82.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #10 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
26.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #37 of 51 states
Establishment Density
82.5
vs. national average
Rank #47 of 51 states
Market Volatility
12.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
23.2
Labor cost pressure

1,555 Establishments in District of Columbia

1,555
Establishments
+1.0% YoY
12,640
Total Employment
+1.3% YoY
$122,646
Average Annual Wage
+1.8% YoY

District of Columbia vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric DC National Difference
Entry Risk Score 38.5 40.5 -2.0
5-Year Retention 82.3% 51.0% +31.3
Growth Momentum 26.1 39.4 -13.3
Market Volatility 12.0 22.1 -10.1
Establishment Density 82.5 34.1 +48.4
Wage Pressure 23.2 45.1 -21.9

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

District of Columbia Ranks #24 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

District of Columbia ranks #24 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
#24 District of Columbia You 38.5 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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Virginia 35.6 #17/51 Maryland 50.4 #42/51

Other Industries in District of Columbia

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 →