Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Columbia

🏆 Ranked #1 in South Carolina for Share of Homes Valued $1M or More — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Lake Murray of Richland leads the Midlands with 12.0% of homes valued at $1 million or more—surpassing every other city in the state. This isn’t a bubble; it’s a structural indicator of wealth concentration, limited supply, and long-term stability. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s exclusive 2026 analysis: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-27-columbia-sc-million-share-place-mkt How does this compare to other markets? What does this mean for investors, developers, and residents? It’s a sign of enduring value in a market that’s not just growing—but evolving. Cities in the Midlands with the Deepest Million-Dollar Housing Stock (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Lake Murray of Richland <- this market #2 Forest Acres #3 West Columbia #4 Camden #5 Lugoff #6 Lexington #7 White Knoll #8 Seven Oaks #9 Red Bank #10 St. Andrews Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-27-columbia-sc-million-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