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

Entry risk 35.6 (Moderate), ranked #16 of 51 states. 3,834 establishments, 14,551 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 35.6
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

Iowa exhibits structural stability in real estate and rental and leasing, with volatility at 16.8 and firm retention ranking in the top half. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
66.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #18 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
31.5
Scale of 0-100
Rank #29 of 51 states
Establishment Density
19.1
vs. national average
Rank #17 of 51 states
Market Volatility
16.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
59.8
Labor cost pressure

3,834 Establishments in Iowa

3,834
Establishments
-0.9% YoY
14,551
Total Employment
+0.5% YoY
$60,005
Average Annual Wage
+4.8% YoY

Iowa vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric IA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 35.6 40.5 -4.9
5-Year Retention 66.7% 51.0% +15.7
Growth Momentum 31.5 39.4 -7.9
Market Volatility 16.8 22.1 -5.3
Establishment Density 19.1 34.1 -15.1
Wage Pressure 59.8 45.1 +14.7

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

Iowa Ranks #16 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Iowa ranks #16 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
#16 Iowa You 35.6 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 Iowa 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 Iowa's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Wisconsin 26.0 #2/51 Nebraska 26.3 #3/51 South Dakota 26.4 #4/51 Missouri 39.2 #25/51 Minnesota 42.1 #31/51 Illinois 44.3 #33/51

Other Industries in Iowa

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 →