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Real Estate and Rental and Leasing in South Carolina: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 44.9 (Elevated), ranked #36 of 51 states. 8,845 establishments, 35,403 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 44.9
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.

📈Growth Opportunity

South Carolina ranks top 10 in growth momentum while maintaining relatively low market saturation (bottom 15). This combination signals an underpenetrated market with expanding demand.

5-Year Firm Retention
45.1%
Percentile within industry
Rank #29 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 61.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #9 of 51 states
Establishment Density
50.8
vs. national average
Rank #40 of 51 states
Market Volatility
11.6
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
81.7
Labor cost pressure

8,845 Establishments in South Carolina

8,845
Establishments
+6.6% YoY
35,403
Total Employment
+1.7% YoY
$67,603
Average Annual Wage
+6.6% YoY

South Carolina vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric SC National Difference
Entry Risk Score 44.9 40.5 +4.4
5-Year Retention 45.1% 51.0% -5.9
Growth Momentum 61.1 39.4 +21.7
Market Volatility 11.6 22.1 -10.5
Establishment Density 50.8 34.1 +16.6
Wage Pressure 81.7 45.1 +36.6

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

South Carolina Ranks #36 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

South Carolina ranks #36 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
#36 South Carolina You 44.9 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

North Carolina 38.1 #23/51 Georgia 51.6 #43/51

Other Industries in South Carolina

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 →