Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Upstate

🏆 Ranked #1 in South Carolina for Highest-Income In-Migration — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. What does it mean when the Upstate’s most affluent arrivals come not from nearby Georgia or Virginia, but from Dallas County, TX—where average household income of new residents hits $150,269? This isn’t just about affordability. It’s about a new economic identity. The Upstate is no longer just a remote work retreat. It’s becoming a magnet for high-earning professionals seeking quality of life without sacrificing opportunity. This shift is redefining housing demand, service ecosystems, and long-term growth potential. See the full data: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-14-upstate-sc-mig-in-agi Highest-Income Counties Sending Migrants to the Upstate (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Dallas County, TX <- this market #2 Cobb County, GA #3 Harris County, TX #4 Cook County, IL #5 Tarrant County, TX #6 Beaufort County, SC #7 Fairfax County, VA #8 Fulton County, GA #9 San Diego County, CA #10 King County, WA Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-14-upstate-sc-mig-in-agi 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
Source data: Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income Migration Data, county-to-county inflows, 2022-23 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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