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Real Estate and Rental and Leasing in Rhode Island: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 37.8 (Moderate), ranked #22 of 51 states. 1,450 establishments, 6,580 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 37.8
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.

🛡️Stable Market

Rhode Island exhibits structural stability in real estate and rental and leasing, with volatility at 20.4 and firm retention ranking in the top 15. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
78.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #12 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
22.3
Scale of 0-100
Rank #43 of 51 states
Establishment Density
26.3
vs. national average
Rank #27 of 51 states
Market Volatility
20.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
69.5
Labor cost pressure

1,450 Establishments in Rhode Island

1,450
Establishments
+0.5% YoY
6,580
Total Employment
+0.3% YoY
$66,255
Average Annual Wage
+5.6% YoY

Rhode Island vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric RI National Difference
Entry Risk Score 37.8 40.5 -2.7
5-Year Retention 78.4% 51.0% +27.4
Growth Momentum 22.3 39.4 -17.1
Market Volatility 20.4 22.1 -1.7
Establishment Density 26.3 34.1 -7.9
Wage Pressure 69.5 45.1 +24.4

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

Rhode Island Ranks #22 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Rhode Island ranks #22 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
#22 Rhode Island You 37.8 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Massachusetts 27.7 #5/51 Connecticut 45.9 #37/51

Other Industries in Rhode Island

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 →