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

Entry risk 43.4 (Elevated), ranked #32 of 51 states. 4,307 establishments, 10,561 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.4
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

Idaho 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
74.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #14 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 100.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #1 of 51 states
Establishment Density
87.7
vs. national average
Rank #49 of 51 states
Market Volatility
44.1
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
56.1
Labor cost pressure

4,307 Establishments in Idaho

4,307
Establishments
+7.7% YoY
10,561
Total Employment
-0.6% YoY
$56,885
Average Annual Wage
+4.5% YoY

Idaho vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric ID National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.4 40.5 +2.9
5-Year Retention 74.5% 51.0% +23.5
Growth Momentum 100.0 39.4 +60.6
Market Volatility 44.1 22.1 +22.0
Establishment Density 87.7 34.1 +53.6
Wage Pressure 56.1 45.1 +11.0

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

Idaho Ranks #32 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Idaho ranks #32 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
#32 Idaho You 43.4 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 Idaho 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 Idaho's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Montana 37.5 #20/51 Oregon 44.8 #35/51 Utah 46.6 #38/51 Washington 48.0 #40/51 Wyoming 49.6 #41/51 Nevada 61.9 #51/51

Other Industries in Idaho

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 →