Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Charleston

🏆 #4 of 8 SC metros — ALEX Intelligence 2026 Charleston-North Charleston’s 1.4% 12-month payroll growth ranks among the top four in South Carolina, a sign of deep structural stability. Unlike markets driven by tourism or speculative development, Charleston’s job growth is anchored in healthcare, education, and public services—sectors that sustain demand through economic cycles. This data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s exclusive analysis of BLS metropolitan payroll data, published October 8, 2026: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-08-charleston-sc-lab-bls-payroll-growth-12m-msa What does this mean for real estate? Stability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of long-term value. When employment grows steadily across public and service sectors, homeownership becomes a more reliable, less volatile asset. How does your market compare? Is your growth tied to seasonality or long-term infrastructure? Let’s discuss. 12-Month Payroll Growth in South Carolina Metro Areas (2026) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #4 Charleston-North Charleston, SC <- this market #1 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC #2 Spartanburg, SC #3 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC #5 Florence, SC #6 Columbia, SC #7 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC #8 Sumter, SC 12-Month Payroll Growth Among South Carolina Metro Areas (2026) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #4 Charleston-North Charleston, SC <- this market #1 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC #2 Spartanburg, SC #3 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC #5 Florence, SC #6 Columbia, SC #7 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC #8 Sumter, SC Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-08-charleston-sc-lab-bls-payroll-growth-12m-msa 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