Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Upstate

🏆 Ranked #1 in Upstate Housing Vacancy — 53.7% at Clemson University — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. What if the highest vacancy rate in the Upstate isn’t a sign of weakness, but of strategic strength? The 53.7% vacancy at Clemson University isn’t a market failure — it’s a reflection of a resilient, education-driven economy. This data from ALEX Intelligence reveals that vacancy in the Upstate is not about oversupply, but about institutional stability, student mobility, and long-term planning. While national markets show softening, the Upstate’s real estate engine is powered by universities, research, and workforce development — not speculation. The real question isn’t 'why so many homes empty?' — it’s 'why are so many people coming to stay?' For those who see vacancy as a red flag, this data flips the script: high vacancy in a university town is not a flaw — it’s a feature of a thriving, sustainable ecosystem. Housing Vacancy Rate by City, 2024 (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Clemson University <- this market #2 Clinton #3 Central #4 Travelers Rest #5 Welcome #6 Valley Falls #7 Seneca #8 Powdersville #9 Sans Souci #10 Homeland Park Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-27-upstate-sc-vacancy-share-place-mkt 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