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Columbia neighborhood safety scores
48 Columbia neighborhoods scored, averaging 72/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
Go — 8 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Northwest Lake Murray of Richland· ColumbiaNorthwest Lake Murray encompasses peaceful residential subdivisions, lakefront estates, and recreational marinas in northwestern Richland County near 88Go
- North Blythewood· ColumbiaNorth Blythewood is an expansive suburban and rural-fringe enclave located north of Columbia along the Interstate 77 corridor. It features sprawling w86Go
- Central Lake Murray of Richland· ColumbiaOccupying the northeastern shores of Lake Murray near Irmo and Ballentine, this area is characterized by tranquil coves, waterfront homes, and active 86Go
- Central Blythewood· ColumbiaCentral Blythewood serves as the civic and commercial core of an affluent, rapidly expanding suburb in northern Richland County. Centered around Doko 86Go
- Northwest Dutch Fork· ColumbiaNorthwest Dutch Fork is an expansive, tranquil suburban community in northwest Richland County characterized by established subdivisions, tree-lined r85Go
- North Pontiac· ColumbiaNorth Pontiac is a quiet suburban district northeast of Columbia, situated along the Two Notch Road corridor near Elgin and the Sandhills region. The 80Go
- Central Irmo· ColumbiaSituated northwest of Columbia near Lake Murray, Central Irmo is an established suburban town characterized by mature single-family subdivisions, loca80Go
- Central Horrell Hill· ColumbiaCentral Horrell Hill is an expansive, pastoral neighborhood southeast of Columbia characterized by acreage properties, wooded parcels, and quiet resid80Go
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- Central Pontiac· ColumbiaCentral Pontiac is an unincorporated suburban hub in Northeast Columbia spanning established single-family subdivisions, local retail plazas, and prox78Go, stay aware
- Central Cayce· ColumbiaCentral Cayce is a historic, working-to-middle-class enclave just minutes from Columbia's city center. It features leafy mid-century neighborhoods, a 73Go, stay aware
- Southeast Eastover· ColumbiaLocated in the far southeastern corner of Richland County near the Wateree River, Southeast Eastover features open farmlands, timber tracts, and quiet72Go, stay aware
- South Hopkins· ColumbiaSouth Hopkins is an expansive, rural-to-suburban community located in Lower Richland County southeast of Columbia. It is defined by open agricultural 72Go, stay aware
- Northwest Camp Ground· ColumbiaNorthwest Camp Ground is a semi-rural to suburban neighborhood characterized by single-family homes, wooded tracts, and light commercial zoning near m71Go, stay aware
- Central Hopkins· ColumbiaCentral Hopkins is a sprawling, semi-rural unincorporated area in Lower Richland County characterized by farmland, pine forests, and modest residentia71Go, stay aware
- Woodfield· ColumbiaWoodfield is a serene, tree-canopied residential neighborhood nestled in northwest Atlanta between Howell Mill Road and Northside Drive. It features a70Go, stay aware
- Five Points· ColumbiaLocated just south of UGA's main campus, Five Points serves as an upscale village hub surrounded by historic estates and quiet faculty housing. Visito70Go, stay aware
- Southwest Dentsville· ColumbiaSouthwest Dentsville is an area in the Columbia, South Carolina region. Its score blends recent reported crime levels, area poverty and walk/bike acce70Go, stay aware
- West Dutch Fork· ColumbiaWest Dutch Fork is an area in the Columbia, South Carolina region. Its score blends recent reported crime levels, area poverty and walk/bike access in70Go, stay aware
- South St. Andrews· ColumbiaSouth St. Andrews is an area in the Columbia, South Carolina region. Its score blends recent reported crime levels, area poverty and walk/bike access 70Go, stay aware
- North Columbia· ColumbiaNorth Columbia is an evolving district north of downtown Columbia characterized by a blend of historic working-class neighborhoods, commercial arteria70Go, stay aware
- West Forest Acres· ColumbiaWest Forest Acres is an area in the Columbia, South Carolina region. Its score blends recent reported crime levels, area poverty and walk/bike access 70Go, stay aware
- Northwest Columbia· ColumbiaNorthwest Columbia is an area in the Columbia, South Carolina region. Its score blends recent reported crime levels, area poverty and walk/bike access70Go, stay aware
- Northwest St. Andrews· ColumbiaNorthwest St. Andrews is an area in the Columbia, South Carolina region. Its score blends recent reported crime levels, area poverty and walk/bike acc70Go, stay aware
- South Columbia· ColumbiaSouth Columbia is an area in the Columbia, South Carolina region. Its score blends recent reported crime levels, area poverty and walk/bike access int70Go, stay aware
- East St. Andrews· ColumbiaEast St. Andrews is an area in the Columbia, South Carolina region. Its score blends recent reported crime levels, area poverty and walk/bike access i70Go, stay aware
- East Columbia· ColumbiaEast Columbia is a sprawling, largely auto-oriented sector of the city characterized by established mid-century residential tracts, apartment communit70Go, stay aware
- University of South Carolina· ColumbiaCentering on the historic Horseshoe, the University of South Carolina blends antebellum brick architecture with a sprawling modern research institutio70Go, stay aware
- St. Andrews· ColumbiaSt. Andrews is an established, inner-ring suburban area northwest of downtown Columbia, bounded largely by the Broad and Saluda rivers. It features a 70Go, stay aware
- Forest Acres· ColumbiaNicknamed 'a city apart,' Forest Acres is an established residential suburb immediately east of downtown Columbia centered along the Forest Drive corr70Go, stay aware
- Dentsville· ColumbiaDentsville is an established suburban community in northeast Richland County, centered around Two Notch Road and Decker Boulevard. While predominantly70Go, stay aware
- Harbison· ColumbiaLocated in northwest Columbia along Interstate 26, Harbison is a major regional shopping destination anchored by Columbiana Centre and extensive comme70Go, stay aware
- Downtown Columbia· ColumbiaDowntown Columbia serves as the political, cultural, and commercial heart of South Carolina, anchored by the historic State House and a revived Main S70Go, stay aware
- Melrose Heights· ColumbiaMelrose Heights is an architecturally diverse historic district just east of downtown Columbia, renowned for its 1920s craftsman bungalows, Tudor revi70Go, stay aware
- Eau Claire· ColumbiaEau Claire is a historic, evolving neighborhood in northern Columbia, anchored by Columbia College and the North Main commercial strip. It features a 70Go, stay aware
- Congaree Vista· ColumbiaOccupying former industrial rail yards and historic brick warehouses near the Congaree River, The Vista is Columbia's upscale culinary and cultural ce70Go, stay aware
- Shandon· ColumbiaShandon is a historic, leafy neighborhood characterized by early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows, wide sidewalks, and peaceful residential avenues. S70Go, stay aware
- Greenview· ColumbiaGreenview is a mid-20th century African American planned community in North Columbia characterized by modest brick ranch homes and a central community70Go, stay aware
- Rosewood· ColumbiaRosewood is a charming, tree-shaded neighborhood situated just south of downtown Columbia and the University of South Carolina. The area features a mi70Go, stay aware
- Waverly· ColumbiaWaverly is Columbia's oldest historically planned Black community, situated just east of downtown and adjacent to Benedict College and Allen Universit70Go, stay aware
- Arsenal Hill· ColumbiaArsenal Hill is one of Columbia's most historic neighborhoods, characterized by scenic topography, 19th-century architecture, and tree-lined streets. 70Go, stay aware
- Earlewood· ColumbiaEarlewood is a historic streetcar suburb located just north of downtown Columbia, characterized by 1920s Craftsman bungalows, rolling hills, and expan70Go, stay aware
- Elmwood Park· ColumbiaElmwood Park is one of Columbia's most celebrated historic districts, distinguished by early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows, mature tree canopies, a70Go, stay aware
- Wales Garden· ColumbiaWales Garden is an upscale, historic residential district developed in the early 20th century, characterized by grand revival-style architecture, matu70Go, stay aware
- Olympia· ColumbiaOlympia is characterized by preserved historic mill cottages, repurposed red-brick textile mills, and proximity to the Congaree River. It features a l70Go, stay aware
- Cottontown· ColumbiaLocated just north of downtown Columbia, Cottontown is a leafy historic district renowned for its early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows and vibrant N70Go, stay aware
- Central Capitol View· ColumbiaCentral Capitol View is an established mid-century neighborhood located northeast of downtown Columbia, offering easy connectivity to Forest Acres and65Go, stay aware
Caution — 2 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Central Woodfield· ColumbiaCentral Woodfield is a suburban community situated in northeast Richland County, adjacent to Forest Acres and Fort Jackson. Known for the Decker Boule62Caution
- Central Arthurtown· ColumbiaCentral Arthurtown is a historic, semi-rural African American neighborhood located south of downtown Columbia near the Bluff Road and Shop Road corrid62Caution