Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Charleston

🏆 Ranked #1 in South Carolina for County Unemployment Spread — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Charleston’s 0.6-point gap between Berkeley/Dorchester (4.0%) and Charleston County (3.4%) is the widest in the state. This isn’t just a stat — it’s a warning sign of uneven growth. While the city booms, two of its three counties lag in employment access. The solution? Infrastructure. With federal funding now flowing into port upgrades, broadband, and stormwater resilience (Richmond Fed, Q2 2026), the region has a rare chance to close this gap before it hardens into entrenched inequality. This is how you build a market that’s truly resilient — not just fast-growing, but inclusive. County Unemployment Spread in South Carolina (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Charleston tri-county — Berkeley vs Charleston <- this market #2 Greenville County #3 Horry County #4 Anderson County #5 Beaufort County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-13-charleston-sc-within-county-unemployment 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