Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Upstate

🏆 Ranked #1 in Upstate SC Unemployment Decline — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Laurens County’s -1.0% 12-month drop in unemployment isn’t just a headline—it’s a signal of structural workforce adaptation. How is Laurens County becoming a regional talent hub without inflating housing costs? The data suggests targeted industry partnerships and workforce training are driving long-term retention, not just short-term hiring. This is not a migration pattern; it’s a reinvestment in local capacity. 12-Month County Unemployment Rate Change (July 2026) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Laurens County <- this market #2 Pickens County #3 Anderson County #4 Greenville County #5 Spartanburg County #6 Oconee County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-11-upstate-sc-lab-bls-unemp-rate-chg-12m-county 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