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

Entry risk 27.7 (Low), ranked #5 of 51 states. 8,228 establishments, 48,467 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 27.7
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

Massachusetts exhibits structural stability in real estate and rental and leasing, with volatility at 19.0 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
88.2%
Percentile within industry
Rank #7 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
29.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #33 of 51 states
Establishment Density
17.2
vs. national average
Rank #14 of 51 states
Market Volatility
19.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
40.2
Labor cost pressure

8,228 Establishments in Massachusetts

8,228
Establishments
-1.6% YoY
48,467
Total Employment
-1.4% YoY
$107,236
Average Annual Wage
+3.2% YoY

Massachusetts vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric MA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 27.7 40.5 -12.8
5-Year Retention 88.2% 51.0% +37.2
Growth Momentum 29.6 39.4 -9.8
Market Volatility 19.0 22.1 -3.1
Establishment Density 17.2 34.1 -16.9
Wage Pressure 40.2 45.1 -4.9

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

Massachusetts Ranks #5 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Massachusetts ranks #5 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 You 27.7 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

New Hampshire 29.6 #7/51 Vermont 30.1 #9/51 New York 37.6 #21/51 Rhode Island 37.8 #22/51 Connecticut 45.9 #37/51

Other Industries in Massachusetts

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 →