- Charleston has added 35,000 office-using jobs since 2019, growing 17.3% overall, with gains across every major sector. This consistency points to a more stable and diversified base of office demand.
- Charleston’s growth is being driven by higher value sectors, with financial activities up 39%, and professional services up 18%. These tenant groups typically represent higher space absorption and are key drivers of rent growth.
- Greenville’s growth is more uneven, with education up nearly 30%, but the information sector down almost 18%. The growth mix is shifting toward less office intensive sectors but still supports steady demand.
- Growth across key office-using sectors is supporting underlying demand for space. This is helping maintain a stable outlook for the Charleston office market.
South Carolina sees meaningful change in office-using employment sectors
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