Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Charleston

Charleston tri-county’s net migration improved by 432 households between 2021-22 and 2022-23 — the highest year-over-year gain among all U.S. counties sending households to the region. This isn’t just growth; it’s a structural shift in where people choose to live. The top source counties? Orange County, FL (94), Beaufort County, SC (75), and Orangeburg County, SC (74). This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s internal migration analysis, based on IRS Statistics of Income, 2023 vintage. https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-07-charleston-sc-mig-trend-net What does this mean for real estate strategy? It suggests Charleston is no longer just a coastal escape — it’s becoming a regional hub for mobility, with deepening ties to nearby South Carolina and Florida counties. For investors, this means demand is being driven by proximity, not just prestige. Year-Over-Year Change in Net Migration, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 Orange County, FL — 94 #2 Beaufort County, SC — 75 #3 Orangeburg County, SC — 74 #4 Duval County, FL — 72 #5 Harris County, TX — 60 #6 Bexar County, TX — 57 #7 Fulton County, GA — 54 #8 Buncombe County, NC — 48 #9 Pinellas County, FL — 40 #10 Wake County, NC — 38 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Mark Cowell (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=55242460; Slide 2: Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States (CC0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=97073922; Slide 3: Antony-22 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=107163616; Slide 4: Ted Kerwin (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=97596352 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-07-charleston-sc-mig-trend-net 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