Is Huntington Woods safe?
Charleston, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Huntington Woods as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Huntington Woods
“Go. Huntington Woods is a quiet, well-established West Ashley neighborhood that is very safe for visitors and residents alike. While it is primarily residential with little commercial activity within the subdivision itself, it provides a peaceful and secure environment close to Charleston's broader attractions.”
About the area
Huntington Woods is a mature mid-century suburban community nestled in Charleston's West Ashley area. Characterized by single-family ranch homes, leafy streets, and minimal through traffic, the neighborhood offers a tranquil residential setting. It sits conveniently close to the Savannah Highway corridor, offering quick vehicular access to dining, shopping, and downtown Charleston.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Huntington Woods
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Residential streets are calm and easy to navigate on a bike, and cyclists can connect south to the unpaved West Ashley Greenway, though arterial roads like Savannah Highway lack dedicated bike infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rate of violent crime well below metropolitan and national averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets safe for daytime and evening walks
- Close proximity to the West Ashley Greenway and Savannah Highway retail
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with virtually no commercial destinations inside neighborhood boundaries
- Susceptible to opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle larcenies
- Direct adjacency to busy thoroughfares can create peak-hour traffic bottlenecks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor within the residential interior of Huntington Woods, though occasional individuals may be observed near bus stops or retail plazas along the Savannah Highway corridor.
What Huntington Woods is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs and joggers taking advantage of quiet neighborhood loops.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key and tranquil with very little vehicular traffic through the interior streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential; safe for evening walks, though streetlights are spaced out.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and very quiet; remains generally safe, with standard precautions against opportunistic property theft recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by CARTA (Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority), with Route 30 operating along Savannah Highway connecting West Ashley to Downtown Charleston, though headways are infrequent and a car is strongly recommended.
Parking is free, abundant, and straightforward, consisting of private residential driveways and ample on-street curb parking with no metered zones or parking permits required.
Things to do in Huntington Woods
- Stroll, jog, or cycle along the scenic West Ashley Greenway nearby
- Explore South Carolina history and wildlife at the nearby Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
- Sample local dining and craft brews along the Savannah Highway and Avondale corridors
Local favorites
- Early Bird Diner · Diner · 4.6★ (3200)Beloved retro diner nearby serving Southern comfort favorites like chicken and waffles and homemade biscuits.
- Boxcar Betty's · Chicken Restaurant · 4.6★ (1450)Popular local joint known for award-winning gourmet fried chicken sandwiches and sweet potato fries.
- Gene's Haufbrau · Bar & Grill · 4.5★ (1100)Charleston's oldest neighborhood tavern, serving an extensive beer list and comfort pub food since the 1950s.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.