Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Grand Strand

The Grand Strand leads South Carolina in net household migration, gaining 5,545 households between 2022 and 2023—according to ALEX Intelligence's analysis of IRS migration data. This is not just a housing trend; it’s a signal of regional resilience and lifestyle appeal. The data shows that even with elevated prices, the Grand Strand remains the top destination in SC for new households. How does this compare to other markets? Net Migration in Households, 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 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Nheyob (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=153582784; Slide 2: Donnacapri61 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=72736293; Slide 3: Steve Walker from Columbia, South Carolina, USA (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=92291004; Slide 4: Melikamp (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=20297260 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-05-grand-strand-mig-net-total 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