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

Entry risk 41.4 (Moderate), ranked #28 of 51 states. 43,376 establishments, 256,463 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 41.4
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.

📈Growth Opportunity

The real estate and rental and leasing sector in Texas 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
15.7%
Percentile within industry
Rank #44 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 57.8
Scale of 0-100
Rank #13 of 51 states
Establishment Density
36.3
vs. national average
Rank #33 of 51 states
Market Volatility
6.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
34.1
Labor cost pressure

43,376 Establishments in Texas

43,376
Establishments
+3.1% YoY
256,463
Total Employment
+1.5% YoY
$82,311
Average Annual Wage
+2.7% YoY

Texas vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric TX National Difference
Entry Risk Score 41.4 40.5 +0.9
5-Year Retention 15.7% 51.0% -35.3
Growth Momentum 57.8 39.4 +18.4
Market Volatility 6.3 22.1 -15.8
Establishment Density 36.3 34.1 +2.2
Wage Pressure 34.1 45.1 -11.0

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

Texas Ranks #28 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Texas ranks #28 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
#28 Texas You 41.4 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 Texas 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 Texas's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Arkansas 30.5 #12/51 Oklahoma 42.0 #30/51 Louisiana 44.5 #34/51 New Mexico 52.3 #45/51

Other Industries in Texas

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 →