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 peaceful, secluded residential enclave in the West Ashley area of Charleston with very low crime rates. It offers a calm, safe Lowcountry neighborhood atmosphere, though visitors will need a car to access dining, shopping, and downtown attractions.”
Recent municipal news around the Church Creek corridor has primarily focused on infrastructure and stormwater mitigation rather than safety or violent crime.
About the area
Parsonage Point is a marsh-adjacent suburban neighborhood tucked away in Charleston's West Ashley area near Church Creek. It features single-family homes, mature trees, and quiet residential streets favored by families and retirees.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban / Waterfront
- Lowcountry Scenic
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Parsonage Point
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 26/100
There are no public bike-share hubs in this immediate area, though the neighborhood streets themselves are quiet and comfortable for recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates compared to broader Charleston metro averages
- High rate of owner-occupied, well-maintained single-family homes with strong community upkeep
- Quiet cul-de-sac street layouts with minimal through-traffic and safe pedestrian spaces
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with zero commercial amenities or dining within walking distance
- Portions of the surrounding creek corridors face seasonal flood risks during major storms
- Limited street lighting along residential lanes after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within the neighborhood boundaries, with social services and encampments situated along commercial corridors closer to downtown Charleston.
What Parsonage Point is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and heading out on daily commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with very light vehicular traffic on neighborhood side streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and relaxing Lowcountry setting as residents return home and evening joggers take to the roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with negligible pedestrian activity and minimal safety risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit access is very limited; CARTA Route 301 and Express routes run along nearby major arteries like Savannah Highway and Highway 61, but do not directly enter Parsonage Point.
Free private driveway and residential curb parking is ample throughout the subdivision, with no parking meters or commercial garages.
Things to do in Parsonage Point
- Enjoy a morning walk or jog taking in tidal marsh views along the neighborhood edges
- Visit nearby historic plantations along Ashley River Road such as Drayton Hall and Magnolia Plantation
- Head to West Ashley Park for disc golf, soccer fields, and recreational trails
Local favorites
- The Glass Onion · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Popular neighborhood spot serving locally sourced Lowcountry soul food and Southern staples.
- Boxcar Betty's · Chicken Restaurant · 4.6★ (1820)Award-winning casual eatery known for gourmet fried chicken sandwiches and hand-cut fries.
- Early Bird Diner · Diner · 4.6★ (3450)Beloved retro diner famous for chicken and waffles, homemade biscuits, and hearty breakfasts.
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.