Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Upstate

🏆 Ranked #1 in South Carolina for in-migration growth — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. The Upstate’s 3.3% year-over-year rise in households moving in is not just a number — it’s a signal of structural realignment. Mecklenburg County, NC, and Charleston County, SC, are sending more households than ever to the Upstate, suggesting a shift toward stability over saturation. This is not a passive influx — it’s a capital- and skill-driven migration toward a region with proven resilience. The data from https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-05-upstate-sc-mig-trend-in-total reveals a market where population growth is not a risk but a strategic advantage. This is the real engine of value. Top Counties Sending Households to the Upstate (2022-23) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Mecklenburg County, NC #2 Charleston County, SC #3 Hillsborough County, FL #4 Lee County, FL #5 Brevard County, FL #6 Lexington County, SC #7 Abbeville County, SC #8 Beaufort County, SC #9 York County, SC #10 Broward County, FL Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-05-upstate-sc-mig-trend-in-total 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