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 quiet, established residential enclave in Charleston's West Ashley area that offers a very safe and relaxed suburban atmosphere. While there are few tourist-specific attractions within the immediate neighborhood streets, it is an exceptionally low-stress base for exploring the greater Charleston area.”
About the area
Murry Hill is a mature mid-century residential neighborhood situated in West Ashley, characterized by single-family homes, mature oak trees, and quiet residential lanes. It borders convenient commercial corridors along Savannah Highway and St. Andrews Boulevard, making it popular with families and working professionals.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Murry Hill
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 53/100
The West Ashley Greenway is easily accessible a short distance south, providing miles of off-street multi-use trail, though bike-share docks are not located within the neighborhood.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are notably lower than the Charleston municipal average
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
- Solid household incomes with low poverty and steady property values
- Immediate access to West Ashley dining and shopping corridors
Cons
- Car dependency requires driving for most daily errands and sightseeing
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins reported along residential driveways
- Limited street lighting on some interior residential streets after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the interior residential streets of Murry Hill, though occasional individuals may be seen near bus stops along the Savannah Highway commercial corridor.
What Murry Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and minimal cut-through traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential setting with occasional delivery vehicles and light local traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet atmosphere as neighbors return home; very safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-activity, requiring basic caution and awareness due to dim street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) serves the periphery along Savannah Highway (Route 30) and St. Andrews Boulevard (Route 31), though service frequency is limited and Charleston lacks a rail system.
Driveway parking is standard at residences, and residential street parking is free, unrestricted, and easy to find.
Things to do in Murry Hill
- Explore the nearby West Ashley Greenway for a morning walk or run
- Visit the adjacent Avondale commercial district for dining, drinks, and local boutiques
- Take a short drive to Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site to explore early South Carolina history
Local favorites
- Early Bird Diner · Diner · 4.6★ (3200)Beloved local diner known for chicken and waffles, hearty breakfast plates, and daily specials.
- Gene's Haufbrau · Bar & Grill · 4.5★ (1250)Charleston's oldest neighborhood bar offering a massive beer selection and classic pub grub.
- Home Team BBQ - West Ashley · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (3800)Energetic smokehouse serving pulled pork, smoked wings, and signature frozen drinks.
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.