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

Entry risk 28.3 (Low), ranked #6 of 51 states. 2,127 establishments, 7,423 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 28.3
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Low Risk

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national real estate and rental and leasing average.

🛡️Stable Market💎Hidden Gem

Maine exhibits structural stability in real estate and rental and leasing, with volatility at 13.4 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
90.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #6 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
36.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #23 of 51 states
Establishment Density
40.7
vs. national average
Rank #36 of 51 states
Market Volatility
13.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
31.7
Labor cost pressure

2,127 Establishments in Maine

2,127
Establishments
+3.2% YoY
7,423
Total Employment
+0.7% YoY
$58,954
Average Annual Wage
+2.5% YoY

Maine vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric ME National Difference
Entry Risk Score 28.3 40.5 -12.3
5-Year Retention 90.2% 51.0% +39.2
Growth Momentum 36.3 39.4 -3.1
Market Volatility 13.4 22.1 -8.7
Establishment Density 40.7 34.1 +6.6
Wage Pressure 31.7 45.1 -13.4

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

Maine Ranks #6 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Maine ranks #6 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
#6 Maine You 28.3 low
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 Maine 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 Maine's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

New Hampshire 29.6 #7/51

Other Industries in Maine

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 →