Charleston, SC leads the nation with the lowest exposure to at-risk loans

In 2023, the average exposure to at-risk loans across the top 10 markets with the lowest exposure was 1%, increasing to 2.4% in 2024. Charleston, SC, however, remains significantly lower at just 0.3%. While the national average has increased 140 basis points since 2023, Charleston, SC has experienced a notable decline, adopting a contrarian strategy to the national trend. The breakthrough from falling short of the top ten in 2023 to securing the top-performing market in 2024 highlights the cities promising economic trajectory in the years ahead.