Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Columbia

Columbia, SC ranks #3 of 8 South Carolina metros in residential builders — with 314 active firms in 2022, according to ALEX Intelligence. What does this mean for the Midlands market’s resilience? This data point, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns, reveals a market where construction follows jobs, not just prices. The University of South Carolina, state government, and downtown revitalization are fueling sustained demand. For the Midlands, this is about long-term economic anchoring. Read the full analysis: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-25-columbia-sc-istand-2361-msa Residential Builders, top 8 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Charleston-North Charleston, SC — 634 #2 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC — 508 #3 Columbia, SC — 314 #4 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC — 282 #5 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC — 242 #6 Spartanburg, SC — 126 #7 Florence, SC — 47 #8 Sumter, SC — 23 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Thomas Kirchel (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=161386214; Slide 2: Thomas Kirchel (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=162136777; Slide 3: Fee Fi Foe Fum (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=52535674; Slide 4: HaloMasterMind (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=27950820 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-25-columbia-sc-istand-2361-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