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

Entry risk 42.0 (Elevated), ranked #30 of 51 states. 5,155 establishments, 22,775 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 42.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national real estate and rental and leasing average.

The real estate and rental and leasing sector in Oklahoma shows signs of market maturation: momentum index at 25.1 (bottom 15) combined with below-average firm retention (bottom 15). Net establishment formation is likely flat or negative.

5-Year Firm Retention
21.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #41 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
25.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #38 of 51 states
Establishment Density
25.1
vs. national average
Rank #24 of 51 states
Market Volatility
7.2
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
29.3
Labor cost pressure

5,155 Establishments in Oklahoma

5,155
Establishments
+1.7% YoY
22,775
Total Employment
-0.1% YoY
$55,447
Average Annual Wage
+2.3% YoY

Oklahoma vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric OK National Difference
Entry Risk Score 42.0 40.5 +1.5
5-Year Retention 21.6% 51.0% -29.4
Growth Momentum 25.1 39.4 -14.3
Market Volatility 7.2 22.1 -14.9
Establishment Density 25.1 34.1 -9.0
Wage Pressure 29.3 45.1 -15.8

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

Oklahoma Ranks #30 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Oklahoma ranks #30 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
#30 Oklahoma You 42.0 elevated
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Arkansas 30.5 #12/51 Missouri 39.2 #25/51 Texas 41.4 #28/51 Kansas 41.4 #29/51 Colorado 52.1 #44/51 New Mexico 52.3 #45/51

Other Industries in Oklahoma

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 →