Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Upstate

🏆 Ranked #1 Longest Commute in the Upstate — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Powdersville’s average 36.1-minute commute isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a signal of deliberate, strategic growth. As the Upstate expands into lower-density areas, the real test isn’t traffic, but whether new communities can retain talent by building mobility into their DNA. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 analysis: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-08-upstate-sc-commute-place-long How do you balance growth with accessibility? Is a 36-minute commute sustainable if the job market and amenities are strong? Longest Commutes to Work by City, 2024 (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Powdersville <- this market #2 Welcome #3 Lyman #4 Five Forks #5 Boiling Springs #6 Berea #7 Parker #8 Centerville #9 Travelers Rest #10 Sans Souci Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-08-upstate-sc-commute-place-long 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