Cities / Charleston
Charleston neighborhood safety scores
51 Charleston neighborhoods scored, averaging 82/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
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Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Central Kiawah Island· CharlestonCentral Kiawah Island is a tranquil, master-planned coastal enclave characterized by maritime forests, world-class golf courses, and private beach acc96Go
- Southwest Kiawah Island-Seabrook Island· CharlestonThis barrier island area comprises the private, upscale communities of Seabrook Island and the southwestern reaches of Kiawah Island. Characterized by96Go
- Central Seabrook Island· CharlestonCentral Seabrook Island is a serene, master-planned coastal enclave characterized by maritime forests, championship golf courses, and equestrian trail95Go
- Central Sullivan's Island· CharlestonCentral Sullivan's Island serves as the heart of the barrier island, centered along Middle Street's celebrated culinary district and historic resident95Go
- South of Broad· CharlestonSouth of Broad occupies the southernmost tip of the Charleston peninsula, known for grand antebellum estates, lush private gardens, and the iconic Bat94Go
- Central Isle of Palms· CharlestonCentral Isle of Palms serves as the commercial and public recreation core of the barrier island, centered along Ocean Boulevard and the Isle of Palms 91Go
- Southwest Isle of Palms· CharlestonSouthwest Isle of Palms encompasses the island's vibrant Front Beach commercial district as well as peaceful residential streets stretching toward Bre90Go
- South James Island· CharlestonSouth James Island is a scenic, marsh-lined residential community defined by live oak canopies, tidal creeks, and quiet suburban neighborhoods. It ser89Go
- French Quarter· CharlestonCharleston's historic French Quarter is characterized by cobblestone alleys, 18th-century architecture, art galleries, and waterfront vistas along the89Go
- Northeast Folly Beach· CharlestonNortheast Folly Beach covers the quiet residential stretch of East Ashley Avenue extending toward the Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve at the island88Go
- Southeast Charleston· CharlestonEncompassing the French Quarter, Waterfront Park, and the eastern edge of South of Broad, Southeast Charleston is famed for its antebellum architectur88Go
- East James Island· CharlestonEast James Island sits immediately across the harbor from historic downtown Charleston and offers a slow-paced, residential coastal atmosphere. Visito88Go
- Ansonborough· CharlestonAnsonborough is a prestigious, primarily residential neighborhood in downtown Charleston known for its lush private gardens, brick sidewalks, and hand88Go
- Central McClellanville· CharlestonCentral McClellanville is a tranquil, historic coastal village situated along Jeremy Creek and framed by the Francis Marion National Forest. It featur86Go
- West Folly Beach· CharlestonWest Folly Beach occupies the quieter western residential half of Folly Island, stretching from Center Street out toward Folly Beach County Park. It i86Go
- West Meggett· CharlestonWest Meggett provides a secluded, scenic rural setting southwest of Charleston along the Toogoodoo River basin. It appeals primarily to boaters, angle86Go
- Central James Island· CharlestonCentral James Island is characterized by established residential subdivisions, mature live oak canopies, and strip plazas along Folly Road and Maybank86Go
- West West Ashley· CharlestonExtending west beyond Interstate 526, West West Ashley is Charleston's outer suburban frontier, filled with planned subdivisions, neighborhood shoppin86Go
- The Citadel· CharlestonCentered around The Military College of South Carolina, this distinct peninsula district features historic Moorish-revival barracks, open parade groun86Go
- Harleston Village· CharlestonBordered by Calhoun and Broad Streets, Harleston Village blends stately 18th- and 19th-century architecture with the youthful energy of the College of86Go
- Central Meggett· CharlestonCentral Meggett is a sleepy, historic rural enclave located in southwestern Charleston County among moss-draped live oaks and marshland. It offers a r85Go
- Southwest Wadmalaw Island· CharlestonSouthwest Wadmalaw Island is a secluded, agricultural section of the Charleston Sea Islands defined by grand live oaks, tidal creeks, and historic far85Go
- Central Folly Beach· CharlestonCentral Folly Beach serves as the social and commercial core of this eclectic barrier island, centered around the iconic pier and surf-oriented Center85Go
- Northeast McClellanville· CharlestonNortheast McClellanville is a tranquil coastal area characterized by expansive salt marshes, maritime forest, and historic fishing docks along the edg84Go
- West Johns Island· CharlestonWest Johns Island is a picturesque expanse of maritime forests, active family farms, tidal waterways, and growing master-planned neighborhoods. It ser84Go
- Southwest Edisto Island· CharlestonOccupying the southwestern coastal expanse of Edisto Island, this area is defined by tidal waterways, historic plantations, and a slow Lowcountry pace84Go
- South Johns Island· CharlestonSouth Johns Island represents the more rural, pastoral half of Johns Island, positioned between the urbanizing north end and the barrier islands of Ki84Go
- Radcliffeborough· CharlestonTucked between the College of Charleston campus and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Radcliffeborough features quiet residential stree83Go
- Central Johns Island· CharlestonCentral Johns Island is centered around the intersection of Maybank Highway and Bohicket Road, transitioning from historic agricultural lands to conte82Go
- Hampton Park Terrace· CharlestonHampton Park Terrace is an early-20th-century residential enclave located on Charleston's upper peninsula, prized for its Craftsman bungalows and gran81Go
- Wagener Terrace· CharlestonWagener Terrace is a quiet, tree-canopied neighborhood of 1930s-1950s bungalows and mid-century homes bordering the Ashley River and Hampton Park. It 81Go
- West Ravenel-Hollywood· CharlestonLocated west of Charleston along tidal waterways, pine woods, and rural acreage, West Ravenel-Hollywood encompasses small Lowcountry towns with deep a80Go
- Central West Ashley· CharlestonCentral West Ashley is an established suburban hub just west of the Ashley River, anchored by major thoroughfares like Savannah Highway and Sam Ritten80Go
- Southwest Ravenel-Hollywood· CharlestonSituated southwest of Charleston along tidal marshes and pine woods, Ravenel and Hollywood offer a quintessential rural Lowcountry setting. The area i80Go
- Medical District· CharlestonSituated on the western side of the Charleston peninsula, the Medical District is dominated by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Roper 80Go
- Mazyck-Wraggborough· CharlestonKnown as Charleston's museum district, Mazyck-Wraggborough blends antebellum residential grandeur with prominent cultural institutions and green space80Go
Go, stay aware — 12 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- South Hollywood· CharlestonSouth Hollywood is a peaceful, low-density Lowcountry enclave in Charleston County surrounded by tidal marshes, moss-draped live oaks, and open tracts79Go, stay aware
- Central Hollywood· CharlestonSituated about 20 miles west of downtown Charleston, Central Hollywood offers a sprawling, pastoral Lowcountry setting framed by tidal wetlands, pine 78Go, stay aware
- Cannonborough-Elliotborough· CharlestonSituated just north of Calhoun Street on the Charleston peninsula, Cannonborough-Elliotborough is a historic residential neighborhood filled with clas78Go, stay aware
- Central Ravenel· CharlestonCentral Ravenel is a sprawling, semi-rural community characterized by large wooded lots, roadside produce stands, and local family-run eateries along 76Go, stay aware
- Central Lincolnville· CharlestonCentral Lincolnville is a historic municipality in the Charleston metropolitan area founded in 1867 by freedmen and historically known as 'Pump Town.'74Go, stay aware
- North Central Charleston· CharlestonNorth Central is a classic Charleston peninsula neighborhood characterized by restored Craftsman bungalows, traditional Charleston single houses, and 74Go, stay aware
- Central Ladson· CharlestonCentral Ladson is a suburban community situated along the border of Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley counties between North Charleston and Summerv71Go, stay aware
- Westside· CharlestonWestside is a historic residential neighborhood on the upper west side of the Charleston peninsula, situated between the Ashley River and the bustling71Go, stay aware
- Central Charleston· CharlestonCentral Charleston is an area in the Charleston, South Carolina region. Its score blends recent reported crime levels, area poverty and walk/bike acce70Go, stay aware
- South Charleston· CharlestonSouth Charleston encompasses the historic southern tip of the Charleston peninsula, renowned for antebellum architecture, cobblestone alleys, and scen70Go, stay aware
- West Charleston· CharlestonWest Charleston spans the western portion of the downtown peninsula along the Ashley River, featuring grand oak-lined streets, historic architecture, 70Go, stay aware
- Charleston Neck· CharlestonCharleston Neck forms the narrow upper corridor of the Charleston peninsula connecting downtown with North Charleston. Once dominated by rail yards, f66Go, stay aware
Caution — 3 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Northwest Charleston· CharlestonNorthwest Charleston is an evolving section of the upper peninsula featuring traditional Charleston single houses, newer infill developments, and crea64Caution
- Eastside· CharlestonThe Eastside is a historic, culturally significant residential neighborhood on the upper Charleston Peninsula that is actively experiencing rapid rede64Caution
- North Charleston· CharlestonNorth Charleston is an expansive, industrially anchored city north of the historic Charleston peninsula, known for major aerospace manufacturing, regi54Caution