Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Upstate

The Upstate is leading South Carolina in year-over-year net migration gain — a 412-household increase between 2021–22 and 2022–23. This isn’t just about population growth; it’s about who’s moving in and why. The Upstate’s migration momentum is concentrated in urban centers with strong institutional anchors, suggesting a shift from sprawl to place-based development. This is not a demographic blip — it’s a sign that the region is becoming a destination for professionals seeking quality of life, access to services, and long-term stability. The data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of IRS migration flows: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-11-upstate-sc-mig-trend-net. How is your market holding onto talent? Year-Over-Year Change in Net Migration, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Internal Revenue Service 2023) #1 Beaufort County, SC — 79 #2 Lexington County, SC — 77 #3 Horry County, SC — 74 #4 Hillsborough County, FL — 73 #5 Aiken County, SC — 71 #6 Lee County, FL — 59 #7 Chatham County, GA — 57 #8 York County, SC — 55 #9 Brevard County, FL — 53 #10 Mecklenburg County, NC — 50 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Chris Pruitt (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=11184218; Slide 2: Chris Pruitt (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=11184131; Slide 3: FD Mayes (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=106482879; Slide 4: Idawriter (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=56318786 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-11-upstate-sc-mig-trend-net 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