Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Columbia

🏆 Ranked #1 Most Owner-Occupied City in the Midlands — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. What does 87.3% owner occupancy in Lugoff really mean for Columbia’s market? It’s not just a number—it’s a signal of deep-rooted stability. While national markets fluctuate, the Midlands’ ownership culture is a self-sustaining engine of resilience. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-26-columbia-sc-owner-share-place-mkt The answer lies not in comparison, but in context: Columbia’s strength is in its own ecosystem. Most Owner-Occupied Cities in the Midlands (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Lugoff — Richland County <- this market #2 Lake Murray of Richland — Richland County #3 Oak Grove — Richland County #4 White Knoll — Richland County #5 Forest Acres — Richland County #6 Red Bank — Richland County #7 Camden — Kershaw County #8 Lexington — Lexington County #9 Seven Oaks — Richland County #10 West Columbia — Richland County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-26-columbia-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