Is Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Point Pleasant
“Go. Point Pleasant is an exceptionally safe, serene, and well-maintained residential neighborhood in Mount Pleasant. Visitors will encounter minimal safety concerns, making it an ideal, tranquil home base when exploring the greater Charleston and coastal areas.”
About the area
Point Pleasant is an established, leafy residential community in Mount Pleasant characterized by mature trees, mid-century to modern single-family homes, and manicured yards. It sits conveniently near major thoroughfares leading directly to downtown Charleston, Shem Creek, and area beaches.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Point Pleasant
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 46/100
While internal neighborhood streets are comfortable for casual biking, dedicated bike lanes require venturing out toward designated paths along Coleman Boulevard and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge Wonders' Way.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are extraordinarily low compared to national and regional averages.
- High median household income well over $115,000 with very low poverty rates.
- Strong homeownership rates and exceptionally well-maintained residential properties.
Cons
- Primarily a car-dependent suburban neighborhood with very few commercial amenities inside neighborhood boundaries.
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins typical of affluent, quiet suburbs when cars are left unlocked.
- Higher risk of localized roadway flooding during severe coastal weather events and tropical storms.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in or around Point Pleasant, as services and encampments are concentrated in downtown Charleston.
What Point Pleasant is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet, with neighborhood residents walking dogs and jogging safely through the streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with minimal through-traffic and excellent visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dimly lit in purely residential sections, but completely safe for an evening walk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very quiet, posing virtually zero safety risk for residents and visitors.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is served by CARTA (Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority) along nearby corridors like Coleman Boulevard, but buses run on limited schedules and a personal vehicle or rideshare is essential.
Driveway and street parking are abundant, free, and unrestricted throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Point Pleasant
- Stroll or jog through the quiet, tree-lined residential streets shaded by mature live oaks.
- Take a short drive to nearby Shem Creek for waterfront dining, paddleboarding, and dolphin watching.
- Visit Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park for sweeping views of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.
Local favorites
- Page's Okra Grill · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (7500)Beloved local landmark serving hearty traditional Lowcountry favorites, seafood, and famous brunch dishes.
- Post House Restaurant · American / Lowcountry Restaurant · 4.7★ (510)Charming boutique inn restaurant in the nearby Old Village offering farm-to-table coastal cuisine.
- Vintage Coffee Cafe · Cafe · 4.6★ (1150)Cozy neighborhood spot set in a restored cottage serving specialty espresso drinks, pastries, and light breakfast.
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.
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