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

Entry risk 44.5 (Elevated), ranked #34 of 51 states. 6,265 establishments, 30,203 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 44.5
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.

The real estate and rental and leasing sector in Louisiana 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
51.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #26 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
30.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #30 of 51 states
Establishment Density
27.7
vs. national average
Rank #28 of 51 states
Market Volatility
38.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
43.9
Labor cost pressure

6,265 Establishments in Louisiana

6,265
Establishments
-1.2% YoY
30,203
Total Employment
-1.5% YoY
$63,293
Average Annual Wage
+3.5% YoY

Louisiana vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric LA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 44.5 40.5 +4.0
5-Year Retention 51.0% 51.0% -0.0
Growth Momentum 30.3 39.4 -9.1
Market Volatility 38.8 22.1 +16.7
Establishment Density 27.7 34.1 -6.4
Wage Pressure 43.9 45.1 -1.2

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

Louisiana Ranks #34 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Louisiana ranks #34 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
#34 Louisiana You 44.5 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Mississippi 30.0 #8/51 Arkansas 30.5 #12/51 Texas 41.4 #28/51

Other Industries in Louisiana

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 →