Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Columbia

Lexington County leads South Carolina in residential builders—140 firms, the highest count in the state. This isn’t just about new homes; it’s about a resilient, self-sustaining growth engine. The data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis of 2022 County Business Patterns: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-24-columbia-sc-ind-2361-county. How does this local density compare to other markets? What does it mean for long-term value in the Midlands? Let’s discuss. Residential Builders, top 6 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Lexington County, South Carolina — 140 #2 Richland County, South Carolina — 120 #3 Kershaw County, South Carolina — 31 #4 Calhoun County, South Carolina — 9 #5 Saluda County, South Carolina — 9 #6 Fairfield County, South Carolina — 5 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Thomas Kirchel (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=161431867; Slide 2: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=142524920; Slide 3: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=142049310; Slide 4: Bill Fitzpatrick (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=21036270 Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2026/09/24/forbes-250-americas-most-successful-living-builders/ 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