Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Columbia

Lexington County leads South Carolina in construction establishments with 790 active firms—more than any other county in the Midlands. This is not a speculative boom; it’s a sign of sustained, on-the-ground economic momentum. While other markets rely on migration or financial engineering, the Midlands are building their future through infrastructure and labor. How does this level of construction activity translate to long-term housing affordability and job creation? The data from ALEX Intelligence, published today, shows that the region is not just growing—it’s building the foundation for lasting resilience. https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-08-columbia-sc-ind-23-county Construction Establishments, top 6 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Lexington County, South Carolina — 790 #2 Richland County, South Carolina — 560 #3 Kershaw County, South Carolina — 152 #4 Saluda County, South Carolina — 39 #5 Calhoun County, South Carolina — 38 #6 Fairfield County, South Carolina — 30 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=142524993; Slide 2: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=142524988; Slide 3: Thomas Kirchel (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=161386214; Slide 4: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=142524948 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-08-columbia-sc-ind-23-county 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