Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Grand Strand

Suffolk County, NY is the single largest source of net household inflows to the Grand Strand — a 270-household net gain, according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest migration data. This isn’t just tourism; it’s a permanent demographic shift. The Grand Strand is becoming a preferred relocation destination for high-income New Yorkers seeking climate resilience, affordability, and lifestyle. How does this shift impact your investment or client strategy? Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: William Redmond (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=71588306; Slide 2: LittleT889 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=95946024; Slide 3: Melikamp (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=90630727; Slide 4: Darrin (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=58450554 Net Households Gained From a Single County, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 Suffolk County, NY — 270 #2 Ocean County, NJ — 147 #3 Orange County, NY — 134 #4 Nassau County, NY — 101 #5 Dutchess County, NY — 90 #6 Capitol Planning Region, CT — 63 #7 Fairfax County, VA — 63 #8 Worcester County, MA — 62 #9 York County, SC — 60 #10 Anne Arundel County, MD — 59 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-25-grand-strand-mig-net-partner 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