Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Columbia

Columbia is South Carolina’s youngest metro, with a median age of 38 years — a rank that places it #8 of 8 SC metros on this measure. This isn’t just a number; it’s a structural advantage. A younger population drives innovation, fuels demand for modern housing, and sustains long-term economic momentum. The city’s 'city within a city' development in West Columbia is no accident — it’s a direct response to this demographic reality. For investors and operators, this means a market that’s not just affordable today, but poised for sustained growth. This insight is drawn directly from the ALEX Intelligence 2026 report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-19-columbia-sc-standing-median-age-msa. How does a youthful population reshape a city’s real estate future? Share your take. Median Resident Age, top 8 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach — 49 years #2 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal — 48 years #3 Florence — 40 years #4 Greenville-Anderson-Greer — 39 years #5 Charleston-North Charleston — 38 years #6 Spartanburg — 38 years #7 Sumter — 38 years #8 Columbia — 38 years Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Thomas Kirchel (CC0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=199212117; Slide 2: Thomas Kirchel (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=161515572; Slide 3: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=142525070; Slide 4: Upstateherd (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=112193538 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-19-columbia-sc-standing-median-age-msa 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