Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Columbia

🏆 Ranked #1 in South Carolina for Homes Built Per New Household — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Columbia’s Midlands is building nearly seven new homes for every new household that arrives—outpacing every other region in the state. This is not just growth; it’s strategic foresight. The data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s latest report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-13-columbia-sc-permits-per-arrival In both, new construction per arrival hovers around 3x—far behind Columbia’s 6.81x. What does that say about long-term affordability, infrastructure resilience, and regional planning? Homes Built Per New Household (2023) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Richland County <- this market #2 Lexington County #3 Kershaw County #4 Fairfield County #5 Saluda County #6 Calhoun County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-13-columbia-sc-permits-per-arrival 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