Is Martins Point Landing safe?
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Martins Point Landing as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Martins Point Landing
“Go. Martins Point Landing is a tranquil, upscale residential enclave in Mount Pleasant with virtually nonexistent violent crime and minimal property crime. Visitors and residents will feel exceptionally safe at any time of day, provided they have a personal vehicle for transportation.”
About the area
Martins Point Landing is a quiet, waterfront-adjacent residential community in North Mount Pleasant framed by scenic marshlands and Wagner Creek. Characterized by spacious single-family homes, manicured yards, and low through-traffic, it offers an idyllic Lowcountry suburban setting.
- Quiet Suburban
- Waterfront Enclave
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Martins Point Landing
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 28/100
No bike-share programs operate here; interior streets are pleasant for casual neighborhood rides, but connecting corridors like Highway 41 lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates backed by robust local emergency response
- High median household incomes, high homeownership rates, and pristine property upkeep
- Quiet cul-de-sac and residential street layout that prevents cut-through traffic
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with no retail or dining within walking distance
- Prone to localized tidal flooding and drainage issues during major coastal storms
- Narrow residential roads without dedicated sidewalks or street lighting
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present in Martins Point Landing, with no encampments or panhandling anywhere in the surrounding area.
What Martins Point Landing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and exceptionally safe as residents jog or walk dogs along quiet subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very calm and safe with minimal vehicle movement aside from routine deliveries.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, though dim residential lighting requires carrying a flashlight when walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black and completely peaceful with no pedestrian traffic or safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit does not serve this neighborhood; the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) operates limited commuter routes several miles away along Highway 17, making a private vehicle essential.
Parking is exclusively available via private residential driveways; there are no metered spots, public decks, or commercial lots in the subdivision.
Things to do in Martins Point Landing
- Paddleboard or kayak through the surrounding salt marshes and tidal creeks
- Explore the extensive multi-use nature trails at nearby Laurel Hill County Park
- Tour the historic grounds, gardens, and live oak avenue at Boone Hall Plantation
Local favorites
- Coastal Crust · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (460)Artisanal wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and local craft beers served in a relaxed, family-friendly venue.
- Rivertowne Public House · Gastropub · 4.4★ (380)Casual neighborhood gathering spot featuring elevated pub standards, craft cocktails, and patio seating.
- Crave Kitchen & Cocktails · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Celebrated Lowcountry dining destination famous for award-winning mac and cheese and seasonal coastal entrees.
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.