Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Upstate

Lyman leads the Upstate in new housing construction, with 14.4% of homes built since 2020—more than any other city in the region. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis of the 2024 American Community Survey, based on U.S. Census Bureau 5-year estimates. For context, Boiling Springs ranks second at 10.1%, followed by Mauldin at 8.3%. This isn’t just about volume—it’s about where growth is actually happening. Lyman is emerging as the Upstate’s new development epicenter, driven by long-term investor confidence and infrastructure alignment. How does this localized growth pattern affect your real estate strategy? We’re analyzing this trend in depth—see the full breakdown at https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-28-upstate-sc-new-stock-share-place-mkt. Share of Homes Built Since 2020, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Lyman — 14.4% #2 Boiling Springs — 10.1% #3 Mauldin — 8.3% #4 Simpsonville — 6.9% #5 Five Forks — 5.7% #6 Powdersville — 5.4% #7 Valley Falls — 5.2% #8 Travelers Rest — 5.2% #9 Parker — 4.5% #10 Gantt — 3.9% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: ComProf82 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=124520016; Slide 2: Bill Fitzpatrick (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=21031417; Slide 3: Jjjerry (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=29001281; Slide 4: Bill Fitzpatrick (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=21040326 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-28-upstate-sc-new-stock-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