Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Columbia

🏆 Ranked #1 Oldest Median Age in the Midlands — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Lake Murray of Richland leads with a median resident age of 46 years, reflecting deep community roots and stability. This isn't just a demographic fact—it's a real estate advantage. In a market where volatility reigns, the Midlands' oldest city offers predictability, lower turnover, and enduring value. How does this stability translate into investment resilience? What does 'aging in place' mean for future development in Columbia’s core communities? This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-25-columbia-sc-median-age-place-mkt. Oldest Cities in the Midlands by Median Age (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Lake Murray of Richland <- this market #2 Camden #3 Forest Acres #4 Seven Oaks #5 Lexington #6 Lugoff #7 West Columbia #8 Woodfield #9 Oak Grove #10 Red Bank Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-25-columbia-sc-median-age-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