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

Entry risk 51.6 (Elevated), ranked #43 of 51 states. 16,919 establishments, 79,628 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 51.6
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

Despite ranking top 10 in growth momentum, Georgia presents structural entry friction. Wage pressure (52.4) and an overall risk score of 51.6 indicate that top-line growth may not translate to favorable unit economics for new establishments.

5-Year Firm Retention
2.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #51 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 73.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #6 of 51 states
Establishment Density
41.8
vs. national average
Rank #37 of 51 states
Market Volatility
27.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
52.4
Labor cost pressure

16,919 Establishments in Georgia

16,919
Establishments
+11.9% YoY
79,628
Total Employment
+2.1% YoY
$78,080
Average Annual Wage
+4.2% YoY

Georgia vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric GA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 51.6 40.5 +11.1
5-Year Retention 2.0% 51.0% -49.0
Growth Momentum 73.3 39.4 +33.9
Market Volatility 27.6 22.1 +5.4
Establishment Density 41.8 34.1 +7.7
Wage Pressure 52.4 45.1 +7.3

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

Georgia Ranks #43 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Georgia ranks #43 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
#43 Georgia You 51.6 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 Georgia 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 Georgia's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Alabama 31.9 #13/51 Tennessee 37.2 #18/51 North Carolina 38.1 #23/51 South Carolina 44.9 #36/51 Florida 54.7 #49/51

Other Industries in Georgia

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 →