Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Charleston

🏆 Ranked #1 in Intra-County Economic Stratification Among South Carolina Tri-Counties — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. The Charleston tri-county’s 1.13x income gap between Charleston and Dorchester counties reveals a structural divide that shapes real estate access, development, and equity. This isn’t just about wealth — it’s about who benefits from growth. How can we ensure rising property values in Dorchester County also lift incomes? What policies can close the 13% gap without displacing residents? Median Household Income by County in Charleston Tri-County (2024) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Charleston County — $88,494 <- this market #2 Berkeley County — $84,358 #3 Dorchester County — $78,198 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-10-charleston-sc-within-county-median-income View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902
Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B  ·  George Arnold Alexander III, Director, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
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