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

Entry risk 30.1 (Moderate), ranked #9 of 51 states. 754 establishments, 3,008 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 30.1
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

Vermont exhibits structural stability in real estate and rental and leasing, with volatility at 9.3 and firm retention ranking in the top 5. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
100.0%
Percentile within industry
Rank #1 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
7.2
Scale of 0-100
Rank #48 of 51 states
Establishment Density
17.3
vs. national average
Rank #15 of 51 states
Market Volatility
9.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
69.5
Labor cost pressure

754 Establishments in Vermont

754
Establishments
-0.3% YoY
3,008
Total Employment
-6.0% YoY
$61,008
Average Annual Wage
+5.6% YoY

Vermont vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric VT National Difference
Entry Risk Score 30.1 40.5 -10.4
5-Year Retention 100.0% 51.0% +49.0
Growth Momentum 7.2 39.4 -32.2
Market Volatility 9.3 22.1 -12.8
Establishment Density 17.3 34.1 -16.8
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.

Vermont Ranks #9 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Vermont ranks #9 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
#9 Vermont You 30.1 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 Vermont 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 Vermont's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Massachusetts 27.7 #5/51 New Hampshire 29.6 #7/51 New York 37.6 #21/51

Other Industries in Vermont

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 →