Is Your Neighborhood Safe? US Neighborhood Safety Scores

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South James Island

Charleston · Go

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89out of 100

Overall safety score

“Go. South James Island is an exceptionally safe, peaceful Lowcountry suburban enclave with very low violent crime and strong community stability. Visitors exploring local waterways, seafood spots, or traveling toward Folly Beach will find a relaxed and secure environment.”
— Gogo, on South James Island

Walk score

22/100

Bike score

38/100

Recent local news: Recent local coverage predominantly focuses on coastal tidal flooding mitigation and traffic management studies along the Folly Road corridor.

About the area

Coastal / MarshlandSuburban / QuietFamily-FriendlyCar-Dependent

South James Island is a scenic, marsh-lined residential community defined by live oak canopies, tidal creeks, and quiet suburban neighborhoods. It serves as a laid-back coastal corridor between downtown Charleston and Folly Beach, offering a relaxed pace of life.

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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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