Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Charleston

Hollywood, SC leads the Charleston tri-county in owner occupancy with 88.7% — the highest in the region, according to ALEX Intelligence’s October 16, 2026, data report. This isn’t just about homeownership rates; it’s a sign of deep community investment, lower turnover, and greater resilience in a market where affordability is a growing concern. In contrast, areas with high rental shares face more volatility, while owner-occupied communities like Hollywood benefit from long-term stability. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s exclusive analysis: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-16-charleston-sc-owner-share-place-mkt. What does high ownership mean for your strategy in the Charleston tri-county? How might this structural advantage influence development, financing, or tenant dynamics? Owner Occupancy Rate, top 7 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Hollywood — 88.7% #2 James Island — 87.5% #3 Sangaree — 85.1% #4 Moncks Corner — 74.5% #5 Mount Pleasant — 73.6% #6 Goose Creek — 68.2% #7 Hanahan — 68.1% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Ted Kerwin (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=97596332; Slide 2: Ted Kerwin (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=95796503; Slide 3: ljb06 (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=53490707; Slide 4: Ted Kerwin (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=97596433 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-16-charleston-sc-owner-share-place-mkt 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