Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Hilton Head

🏆 Ranked #1 Source of In-Migration: Chatham County, GA — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Hilton Head’s most significant migration origin isn’t a distant city or a state capital—it’s Chatham County, GA, which sent 286 households to the Lowcountry in the last two years. That’s more than any other U.S. county. This isn’t random—it’s a strategic, high-intent movement from one of the Southeast’s most affluent regions. This data point—drawn directly from ALEX Intelligence’s exclusive 2026 migration report—reveals how geographic proximity and shared cultural affinities are driving elite relocation. Unlike distant markets, Chatham is just 90 miles away, minimizing friction. For real estate professionals: this is a signal that Hilton Head is becoming a regional hub for high-value, multi-generational relocations. Top 10 Counties Sending Households to the Lowcountry (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Chatham County, GA <- this market #2 Charleston County, SC #3 San Diego County, CA #4 Suffolk County, NY #5 Onslow County, NC #6 Mecklenburg County, NC #7 Hampton County, SC #8 Richland County, SC #9 Berkeley County, SC #10 Fulton County, GA Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-13-hilton-head-mig-in-origin 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