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

Entry risk 33.2 (Moderate), ranked #14 of 51 states. 13,459 establishments, 69,624 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 33.2
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.

⛔High Barrier to Entry🛡️Stable Market

The real estate and rental and leasing sector in Ohio 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
64.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #19 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
27.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #35 of 51 states
Establishment Density
15.4
vs. national average
Rank #11 of 51 states
Market Volatility
8.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
56.1
Labor cost pressure

13,459 Establishments in Ohio

13,459
Establishments
+1.7% YoY
69,624
Total Employment
+0.9% YoY
$64,237
Average Annual Wage
+4.5% YoY

Ohio vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric OH National Difference
Entry Risk Score 33.2 40.5 -7.3
5-Year Retention 64.7% 51.0% +13.7
Growth Momentum 27.6 39.4 -11.8
Market Volatility 8.0 22.1 -14.1
Establishment Density 15.4 34.1 -18.7
Wage Pressure 56.1 45.1 +11.0

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

Ohio Ranks #14 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Ohio ranks #14 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
#14 Ohio You 33.2 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 Ohio 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 Ohio's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Pennsylvania 24.5 #1/51 Indiana 30.2 #10/51 Kentucky 30.3 #11/51 Michigan 39.3 #26/51 West Virginia 40.6 #27/51

Other Industries in Ohio

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 →