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

Entry risk 24.5 (Low), ranked #1 of 51 states. 12,567 establishments, 67,623 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 24.5
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

Pennsylvania exhibits structural stability in real estate and rental and leasing, with volatility at 14.7 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
80.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #11 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
21.4
Scale of 0-100
Rank #44 of 51 states
Establishment Density
4.9
vs. national average
Rank #2 of 51 states
Market Volatility
14.7
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
20.7
Labor cost pressure

12,567 Establishments in Pennsylvania

12,567
Establishments
+1.4% YoY
67,623
Total Employment
+0.1% YoY
$75,793
Average Annual Wage
+1.6% YoY

Pennsylvania vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric PA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 24.5 40.5 -16.0
5-Year Retention 80.4% 51.0% +29.4
Growth Momentum 21.4 39.4 -18.0
Market Volatility 14.7 22.1 -7.4
Establishment Density 4.9 34.1 -29.2
Wage Pressure 20.7 45.1 -24.4

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

Pennsylvania Ranks #1 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Pennsylvania ranks #1 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 You 24.5 low
#2 Wisconsin 26.0 low
#3 Nebraska 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Ohio 33.2 #14/51 New Jersey 37.3 #19/51 New York 37.6 #21/51 West Virginia 40.6 #27/51 Maryland 50.4 #42/51 Delaware 53.2 #47/51

Other Industries in Pennsylvania

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 →