Is Murry Hill safe?
Charleston, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Murry Hill as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Murry Hill
“Go. Murry Hill is a safe, quiet, and established residential neighborhood in Charleston's West Ashley area with violent crime rates well below citywide and national averages. It is ideal for visitors seeking a peaceful suburban base, though a personal vehicle is essential for getting around.”
About the area
Murry Hill is a mature mid-century residential community in West Ashley featuring single-family brick homes, shaded oak-lined streets, and a relaxed coastal suburban atmosphere. It sits just minutes from historic attractions like Charles Towne Landing and major West Ashley commercial corridors.
- Quiet / Residential
- Suburban Enclave
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Murry Hill
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Municipal bikeshare stations are absent in this residential pocket, but recreational cyclists can easily connect to the nearby West Ashley Bikeway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than metropolitan Charleston averages.
- High rate of stable owner-occupied housing with well-maintained properties.
- Calm, low-traffic neighborhood streets suitable for morning and evening walks.
Cons
- Periodic opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins.
- Heavily car-dependent layout with no commercial retail inside the neighborhood core.
- Inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure and sparse street lighting on interior residential lanes.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within the residential streets of Murry Hill, with occasional individuals encountered only along major commercial thoroughfares like Sam Rittenberg Boulevard.
What Murry Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe as residents walk dogs and head out for daily commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with minimal street traffic and clear safety throughout the neighborhood.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and serene as neighbors return home; very safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal activity; safety remains high, though poor street lighting warrants standard caution.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by CARTA buses along surrounding arterials like St. Andrews Boulevard, but service is infrequent and Charleston lacks passenger rail transit.
Free and plentiful curbside residential street parking is standard throughout the neighborhood with no parking meters or commercial garages.
Things to do in Murry Hill
- Tour the historic grounds, gardens, and animal forest at nearby Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site.
- Walk, jog, or bike along the paved West Ashley Bikeway trail network nearby.
- Enjoy casual dining and craft beer along nearby St. Andrews Boulevard and Savannah Highway.
Local favorites
- The Glass Onion · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (2150)Beloved West Ashley staple serving locally sourced lowcountry soul food and seasonal Southern dishes.
- Early Bird Diner · Diner · 4.6★ (3850)Classic retro roadside diner famous for chicken and waffles and scratch-made Southern comfort food.
- Charles Towne Fermentory · Brewery · 4.8★ (620)Neighborhood craft brewery and taproom known for hop-forward IPAs and rotating local food pop-ups.
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.