Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Columbia

🏆 Top Origin of New Households in the Midlands — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Dorchester County, SC, sent 76 more households to the Columbia metro in 2022-23 than in 2021-22, making it the leading source of new residents. This isn't just a trend—it's a structural shift. As affordability and infrastructure attract families from nearby counties, Columbia’s housing market is being reshaped by household migration, not just remote work. And unlike the Upstate, where growth is tied to industrial expansion, Columbia’s is fueled by residential preference. The data is clear: Dorchester County is leading the charge. Top Origin Counties Sending Households to the Columbia MSA (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Dorchester County, SC <- this market #2 Lancaster County, SC #3 Charleston County, SC #4 Union County, NC #5 Colleton County, SC #6 York County, SC #7 Cobb County, GA #8 Harris County, TX #9 Berkeley County, SC #10 Kings County, NY Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-16-columbia-sc-mig-trend-origin 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