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Real Estate and Rental and Leasing in New Hampshire: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 29.6 (Low), ranked #7 of 51 states. 1,573 establishments, 7,401 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 29.6
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.

The real estate and rental and leasing sector in New Hampshire 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
43.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #30 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
22.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #42 of 51 states
Establishment Density
15.4
vs. national average
Rank #12 of 51 states
Market Volatility
2.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
0.0
Labor cost pressure

1,573 Establishments in New Hampshire

1,573
Establishments
-0.3% YoY
7,401
Total Employment
+1.3% YoY
$75,395
Average Annual Wage
-0.1% YoY

New Hampshire vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric NH National Difference
Entry Risk Score 29.6 40.5 -10.9
5-Year Retention 43.1% 51.0% -7.9
Growth Momentum 22.4 39.4 -17.0
Market Volatility 2.8 22.1 -19.3
Establishment Density 15.4 34.1 -18.7
Wage Pressure 0.0 45.1 -45.1

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

New Hampshire Ranks #7 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

New Hampshire ranks #7 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
#7 New Hampshire You 29.6 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Massachusetts 27.7 #5/51 Maine 28.3 #6/51 Vermont 30.1 #9/51

Other Industries in New Hampshire

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 →