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

Entry risk 41.4 (Moderate), ranked #29 of 51 states. 3,102 establishments, 15,883 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 41.4
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.

⛔High Barrier to Entry

The real estate and rental and leasing sector in Kansas is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
39.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #32 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
34.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #24 of 51 states
Establishment Density
10.3
vs. national average
Rank #6 of 51 states
Market Volatility
15.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
70.7
Labor cost pressure

3,102 Establishments in Kansas

3,102
Establishments
+2.0% YoY
15,883
Total Employment
+2.0% YoY
$57,554
Average Annual Wage
+5.7% YoY

Kansas vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric KS National Difference
Entry Risk Score 41.4 40.5 +0.9
5-Year Retention 39.2% 51.0% -11.8
Growth Momentum 34.8 39.4 -4.6
Market Volatility 15.0 22.1 -7.1
Establishment Density 10.3 34.1 -23.8
Wage Pressure 70.7 45.1 +25.6

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

Kansas Ranks #29 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Kansas ranks #29 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
#29 Kansas You 41.4 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 Kansas 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 Kansas's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Nebraska 26.3 #3/51 Missouri 39.2 #25/51 Oklahoma 42.0 #30/51 Colorado 52.1 #44/51

Other Industries in Kansas

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 →