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Real Estate and Rental and Leasing in West Virginia: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 40.6 (Moderate), ranked #27 of 51 states. 1,846 establishments, 6,945 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 40.6
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.

The real estate and rental and leasing sector in West Virginia 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
54.9%
Percentile within industry
Rank #24 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
0.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #51 of 51 states
Establishment Density
8.7
vs. national average
Rank #5 of 51 states
Market Volatility
32.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
30.5
Labor cost pressure

1,846 Establishments in West Virginia

1,846
Establishments
+5.7% YoY
6,945
Total Employment
+1.1% YoY
$51,813
Average Annual Wage
+2.4% YoY

West Virginia vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

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

Metric WV National Difference
Entry Risk Score 40.6 40.5 +0.1
5-Year Retention 54.9% 51.0% +3.9
Growth Momentum 0.0 39.4 -39.4
Market Volatility 32.3 22.1 +10.2
Establishment Density 8.7 34.1 -25.4
Wage Pressure 30.5 45.1 -14.6

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

West Virginia Ranks #27 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

West Virginia ranks #27 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
#27 West Virginia You 40.6 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Pennsylvania 24.5 #1/51 Kentucky 30.3 #11/51 Ohio 33.2 #14/51 Virginia 35.6 #17/51 Maryland 50.4 #42/51

Other Industries in West Virginia

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 →