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Columbia neighborhood safety scores

50 Columbia neighborhoods scored, averaging 75/100. 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.

Arcadia Lakes· ColumbiaArcadia Lakes is an affluent, heavily wooded town nestled among seven scenic lakes just northeast of Columbia and Forest Acres. The enclave is overwhe93Go
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Central Lake Murray of Richland· ColumbiaOccupying the scenic eastern shoreline of Lake Murray in northwest Richland County, this community features upscale lakefront properties, private dock91Go
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Northwest Lake Murray of Richland· ColumbiaOccupying the northeastern shores of Lake Murray near Ballentine and Irmo, this area features picturesque waterfront properties, marinas, and peaceful91Go
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Lake Katherine· ColumbiaLake Katherine is an upscale, mid-century lakefront neighborhood in eastern Columbia characterized by mature hardwood canopies and sprawling waterfron91Go
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Heathwood· ColumbiaHeathwood is an affluent, historic neighborhood characterized by rolling lawns, elegant architectural estates, and a strong sense of community. While 91Go
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North Blythewood· ColumbiaSituated approximately twenty miles north of downtown Columbia, North Blythewood offers a peaceful blend of rolling country scenery and upscale reside90Go
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Central Blythewood· ColumbiaCentral Blythewood is a rapidly growing, family-centric suburban town centered around Blythewood Road and Doko Meadows Park, roughly 20 miles north of90Go
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Hollywood-Rose Hill· ColumbiaHollywood-Rose Hill is an early 20th-century historic residential neighborhood situated directly south of Five Points and the University of South Caro89Go
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Northwest Dutch Fork· ColumbiaNorthwest Dutch Fork is a quiet, family-oriented suburban expanse situated between Irmo and Lake Murray along the Broad River corridor. It is defined 88Go
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Wales Garden· ColumbiaWales Garden is an early-20th-century planned residential neighborhood situated just south of the University of South Carolina campus and directly adj88Go
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Forest Hills· ColumbiaForest Hills is a picturesque mid-century and historic neighborhood located just east of downtown Columbia. It features sprawling landscaped lawns, ma87Go
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Forest Acres· ColumbiaForest Acres is a tranquil, tree-lined independent municipality adjacent to Columbia known for its mid-century homes, parks, and upscale retail center86Go
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Shandon· ColumbiaShandon is an established, tree-lined historic district situated just southeast of downtown Columbia and the University of South Carolina. Dominated b86Go
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Central Irmo· ColumbiaCentral Irmo serves as the civic and community heart of the town, centered around Lake Murray Boulevard and Irmo Town Park. It features mature residen84Go
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Melrose Heights· ColumbiaMelrose Heights is an architecturally rich, historic suburb situated just east of downtown Columbia and the Five Points district. Known for its 1920s 84Go
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North Pontiac· ColumbiaNorth Pontiac is a spread-out suburban enclave situated in Northeast Richland County along the Two Notch and Pontiac road corridors. It features quiet83Go
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Central Horrell Hill· ColumbiaCentral Horrell Hill is an expansive, woodsy exurban district located southeast of downtown Columbia along the Horrell Hill and Garners Ferry Road cor83Go
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Central Pontiac· ColumbiaCentral Pontiac is a suburban community situated in northeast Columbia along the Two Notch Road corridor. Characterized by leafy subdivisions, proximi82Go
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Trenholm Park· ColumbiaTrenholm Park is an established suburban neighborhood located in northeastern Richland County, just outside Forest Acres. Known for its namesake count82Go
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University of South Carolina· ColumbiaCentered around the historic, oak-canopied Horseshoe, the University of South Carolina campus blends 19th-century architecture with modern research fa80Go
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Riverbanks· ColumbiaRiverbanks encompasses the scenic corridor along the Lower Saluda and Broad Rivers, dominated by the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and surrounding green s80Go
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Cottontown· ColumbiaCottontown, historically known as Bellevue, is a historic Columbia enclave characterized by early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows and a flourishing c80Go
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Go, stay aware — 17 areas

Fine with normal city awareness.

Caution — 10 areas

Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.

No-go after dark — 1 area

Not recommended for casual walking around.

North Columbia· ColumbiaNorth Columbia is an extensive sector north of downtown Columbia that encompasses historic neighborhoods like Eau Claire, Hyatt Park, and the North Ma42No-go after dark
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