Is Parsonage Point safe?
Charleston, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Parsonage Point as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Parsonage Point
“Go. Parsonage Point is a quiet, exceptionally safe residential enclave in Charleston with negligible violent crime and tranquil streets. Visitors staying in local guest rentals or visiting family will find a peaceful setting, though you will need a car to reach dining and cultural hubs.”
About the area
Parsonage Point is an established, waterfront-adjacent residential neighborhood in the West Ashley area of Charleston known for its moss-draped live oaks and mature single-family homes. It offers scenic marshland vistas and a quiet suburban retreat just a short drive from historic Downtown Charleston.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined / Marshfront
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Parsonage Point
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Neighborhood streets are quiet enough for leisure biking, but direct dedicated connections to the West Ashley Greenway require navigating higher-traffic feeder roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are near zero with strong neighborhood cohesion
- High median household incomes and predominant owner-occupied housing
- Peaceful, leafy environment bordered by tidal marsh views
- Quick 10 to 15 minute drive to Downtown Charleston and local waterways
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no commercial businesses within walking distance
- Prone to localized tidal flooding during severe coastal storms and king tides
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential lanes at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present in Parsonage Point. Occasional individuals experiencing homelessness may be seen near major commercial intersections along Savannah Highway further inland.
What Parsonage Point is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with neighbors walking dogs and jogging along shaded residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet, light residential traffic with an exceptionally secure and relaxed ambiance.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful Lowcountry evenings with minimal street activity and safe strolling conditions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent; while safely devoid of crime, lack of sidewalks and streetlights requires caution when walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
CARTA provides public bus transit along nearby primary corridors like Savannah Highway (Route 30) and Ashley River Road, but interior Parsonage Point lacks direct transit stops and requires driving or rideshares.
Driveway parking is standard across the neighborhood, and free on-street parking is readily available for visitors without meters or time restrictions.
Things to do in Parsonage Point
- Enjoy peaceful morning walks along tree-shaded residential streets overlooking tidal marshlands
- Launch a kayak or paddleboard from nearby access points on the Stono River waterway
- Take a short drive to explore the Avondale commercial district for dining and vintage shopping
Local favorites
- The Glass Onion · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Celebrated neighborhood eatery serving locally sourced Lowcountry soul food and Southern classics nearby.
- Home Team BBQ - West Ashley · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (2900)Popular local staple known for smoked wings, brisket, craft beers, and signature frozen cocktails.
- Bearcat Restaurant · Fine Dining · 4.8★ (320)Inventive, rotating seasonal menus offering high-end contemporary cuisine in a cozy neighborhood setting.
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.