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West Charleston

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Charleston South Carolina - Drayton Hall - Ashley River — Bill Badzo 212.5 Millons Views (Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

83out of 100

Overall safety score

“Go. West Charleston (West Ashley) is a pleasant, largely suburban community with low violent crime rates and an emerging dining scene in pockets like Avondale. Visitors can comfortably explore local parks, historic sites, and restaurants, though standard vigilance regarding vehicle security is recommended.”
— Gogo, on West Charleston

Walk score

42/100

Bike score

51/100

About the area

SuburbanFamily-FriendlyGreen & Marsh ViewsCar-Dependent

West Charleston, historically and locally known as West Ashley, sits just across the Ashley River from the historic downtown peninsula. It blends quiet, tree-lined mid-century neighborhoods, salt marsh waterfronts, and popular commercial hubs like the Avondale nightlife and dining district. The area offers a relaxed, residential alternative to downtown with easy access to major historic plantations and waterways.

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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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