Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Grand Strand

The Grand Strand ranks #2 in South Carolina for accommodation establishments — with 212 venues in 2022, according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis. This isn’t just about hotels; it’s about the economic engine that sustains property values, rental demand, and long-term investment resilience. While some markets rely on residential growth alone, the Grand Strand’s tourism infrastructure acts as a shock absorber during downturns. This data point, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns 2022, NAICS 721, reveals a market where real estate is increasingly tied to experiential demand, not just ownership. The full source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-11-grand-strand-istand-721-msa Accommodation Establishments, top 8 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Charleston-North Charleston, SC — 223 #2 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC — 212 #3 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC — 169 #4 Columbia, SC — 165 #5 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC — 93 #6 Florence, SC — 62 #7 Spartanburg, SC — 54 #8 Sumter, SC — 27 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Donnacapri61 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=72736293; Slide 2: Nheyob (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=153582784; Slide 3: JefferyGoldman (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=51516869; Slide 4: Melikamp (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=20297260 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-11-grand-strand-istand-721-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