Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Grand Strand

🏆 Ranked #1 in South Carolina for Economic In-Migration — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. The Grand Strand’s incoming households earn 63.8% more than those leaving, a stark signal of net wealth transfer into the region. This isn’t just about tourism or retirements — it’s about high-income professionals reshaping the local economy. How does this shift affect long-term affordability and community diversity? Top Sending Counties to the Grand Strand by Income Gap (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Cumberland County, NC #2 Prince William County, VA #3 Loudoun County, VA #4 Morris County, NJ #5 Cook County, IL #6 Westchester County, NY #7 Middlesex County, NJ #8 Gloucester County, NJ #9 Anne Arundel County, MD #10 Fairfax County, VA Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-19-grand-strand-mig-agi-gap 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