Short answer: As of the November 6, 2026 close, the highest-yielding REIT sectors are Mortgage (16.89%), Gaming (7.92%) and Net Lease (6.03%).
Data as of the November 6, 2026 close. Every figure on this page is checked against at least two independent sources, or two separate SEC filings, before it is published. How we verify data.
The median listed REIT yields 5.28% as of the November 6, 2026 close; the median equity REIT yields 4.59%, against 4.86% for the 10-year Treasury. Yields vary widely by sector, from mortgage REITs at the top to sectors priced for growth at the bottom.
| # | Sector | REITs | Median yield | Average yield | Highest yield in sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mortgage | 29 | 16.89% | 18.15% | Arbor Realty Trust (42.24%) |
| 2 | Gaming | 2 | 7.92% | 7.92% | Gaming and Leisure Properties (8.43%) |
| 3 | Net Lease | 13 | 6.03% | 6.38% | Global Net Lease (11.09%) |
| 4 | Office | 13 | 6.03% | 5.76% | Brandywine Realty Trust (9.88%) |
| 5 | Healthcare | 13 | 5.09% | 5.52% | Medical Properties Trust (19.89%) |
| 6 | Timber | 2 | 4.42% | 4.42% | Rayonier (4.83%) |
| 7 | Residential | 10 | 4.34% | 5.49% | NexPoint Residential Trust (13.04%) |
| 8 | Infrastructure | 2 | 4.29% | 4.29% | Crown Castle (4.80%) |
| 9 | Specialty | 4 | 4.26% | 4.61% | Safehold (6.69%) |
| 10 | Self-Storage | 5 | 4.19% | 4.51% | Global Self Storage (6.03%) |
| 11 | Industrial | 8 | 4.16% | 5.64% | Innovative Industrial Properties (13.86%) |
| 12 | Retail | 16 | 4.11% | 4.85% | AH Realty Trust (8.78%) |
| 13 | Farmland | 1 | 4.09% | 4.09% | Farmland Partners (4.09%) |
| 14 | Hotels | 11 | 3.25% | 3.49% | Park Hotels & Resorts (6.35%) |
| 15 | Data Center | 2 | 2.42% | 2.42% | Digital Realty Trust (2.80%) |
How This List Is Built
Each REIT’s yield is its indicated annual dividend divided by the verified closing price, with the dividend checked against its latest 10-Q. Sector medians are less affected by one very high or very low yield than averages, so we show both. Suspended dividends are excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average REIT dividend yield?
The median listed REIT yields 5.28% and the median equity REIT 4.59%, as of November 6, 2026. The simple average across all listed REITs is 8.05%, pulled up by mortgage REITs.
Which REIT sector has the highest dividend yield?
Mortgage, with a median yield of 16.89%.
Which REIT sector has the lowest dividend yield?
Data Center, at a median of 2.42%. Low yields usually mean investors expect faster dividend growth.
How do REIT yields compare with Treasuries?
The 10-year Treasury yielded 4.86% on November 6, 2026. See which REITs pay more on our REITs yielding more than Treasuries list.
Why do REITs pay high dividends?
To keep their tax status, REITs must distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders each year, so most of their cash flow is paid out rather than retained.
Related Pages
Highest-yielding REITs · REITs yielding more than Treasuries · REIT sector performance 2026 · Monthly dividend REITs
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