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

Entry risk 39.2 (Moderate), ranked #25 of 51 states. 7,662 establishments, 41,376 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 39.2
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.

The real estate and rental and leasing sector in Missouri 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
35.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #34 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
47.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #16 of 51 states
Establishment Density
21.6
vs. national average
Rank #20 of 51 states
Market Volatility
17.9
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
42.7
Labor cost pressure

7,662 Establishments in Missouri

7,662
Establishments
-0.6% YoY
41,376
Total Employment
-1.1% YoY
$61,273
Average Annual Wage
+3.4% YoY

Missouri vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric MO National Difference
Entry Risk Score 39.2 40.5 -1.3
5-Year Retention 35.3% 51.0% -15.7
Growth Momentum 47.9 39.4 +8.5
Market Volatility 17.9 22.1 -4.2
Establishment Density 21.6 34.1 -12.5
Wage Pressure 42.7 45.1 -2.4

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

Missouri Ranks #25 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Missouri ranks #25 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
#25 Missouri You 39.2 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 Missouri 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 Missouri's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Nebraska 26.3 #3/51 Kentucky 30.3 #11/51 Arkansas 30.5 #12/51 Iowa 35.6 #16/51 Tennessee 37.2 #18/51 Kansas 41.4 #29/51 Oklahoma 42.0 #30/51 Illinois 44.3 #33/51

Other Industries in Missouri

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 →