Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Upstate

🏆 Ranked #1 in In-Migration Growth Among U.S. Regions — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. The Upstate’s 38.5% rise in households moving in from 2017-18 to 2022-23 isn’t just growth—it’s a strategic realignment. Households from high-cost, high-stress counties like Buncombe (NC), Hillsborough (FL), and Mecklenburg (NC) are choosing the Upstate for its stability, quality of life, and long-term resilience. This data, from ALEX Intelligence’s new analysis, shows the region is becoming a destination not just for affordability, but for sustainable living. The Upstate’s migration pattern reflects a broader national trend: people aren’t fleeing cities—they’re repositioning to places that offer security, culture, and opportunity. See the full data: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-10-upstate-sc-mig-trend-in-long Top Counties Sending Households to the Upstate (2017-18 to 2022-23) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Buncombe County, NC #2 Henderson County, NC #3 Hillsborough County, FL #4 Mecklenburg County, NC #5 York County, SC #6 Charleston County, SC #7 Maricopa County, AZ #8 Sacramento County, CA #9 Lee County, FL #10 Lexington County, SC Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-10-upstate-sc-mig-trend-in-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