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South Charleston

Charleston · Go

Charleston Harbor Defense - Fort Sumter (80/365) — aparlette (Flickr, CC BY 2.0)

93out of 100

Overall safety score

“Go. The historic southern tip of Charleston (South of Broad and the lower peninsula) is exceptionally safe, well-maintained, and heavily frequented by visitors year-round. Violent crime is rare, making it one of the most secure urban neighborhoods in the region.”
— Gogo, on South Charleston

Walk score

86/100

Bike score

79/100

About the area

Historic / Tree-LinedAffluent & QuietHarbor ViewsScenic & Walkable

South Charleston, primarily defined by the historic South of Broad neighborhood and the Battery, features pristine antebellum architecture, cobblestone streets, and harbor views. It is a quiet, affluent residential district with world-class historic charm and easy walking access to top dining along the peninsula.

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Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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