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

Entry risk 26.3 (Low), ranked #3 of 51 states. 2,776 establishments, 11,139 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 26.3
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

Nebraska exhibits structural stability in real estate and rental and leasing, with volatility at 0.0 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
98.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #2 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
33.9
Scale of 0-100
Rank #28 of 51 states
Establishment Density
31.9
vs. national average
Rank #30 of 51 states
Market Volatility
0.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
63.4
Labor cost pressure

2,776 Establishments in Nebraska

2,776
Establishments
-1.4% YoY
11,139
Total Employment
+2.0% YoY
$57,165
Average Annual Wage
+5.1% YoY

Nebraska vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric NE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 26.3 40.5 -14.2
5-Year Retention 98.0% 51.0% +47.0
Growth Momentum 33.9 39.4 -5.5
Market Volatility 0.0 22.1 -22.1
Establishment Density 31.9 34.1 -2.2
Wage Pressure 63.4 45.1 +18.3

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

Nebraska Ranks #3 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Nebraska ranks #3 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 You 26.3 low
#4 South Dakota 26.4 low
#5 Massachusetts 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

South Dakota 26.4 #4/51 Iowa 35.6 #16/51 Missouri 39.2 #25/51 Kansas 41.4 #29/51 Wyoming 49.6 #41/51 Colorado 52.1 #44/51

Other Industries in Nebraska

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 →