Is Ten Mile 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 Ten Mile as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Ten Mile
“Go. Ten Mile is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and historic residential community in northern Mount Pleasant. Violent crime is rare, and visitors can explore local parks and surrounding amenities with complete peace of mind, though having a car is necessary.”
About the area
Ten Mile is a historic Lowcountry settlement community tucked along Highway 17 North in Mount Pleasant, surrounded by newer suburban developments and protected green spaces. The area blends heritage properties and mature live oaks with convenient access to regional recreation at Laurel Hill County Park and nearby shopping centers.
- Quiet / Semi-Rural
- Historic Lowcountry
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Ten Mile
Walk score: 15/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share system in this area; while US-17 lacks dedicated bike lanes, nearby Laurel Hill County Park provides several miles of unpaved multi-use trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates in Mount Pleasant are substantially lower than state and national averages.
- Strong municipal governance, high median household incomes, and excellent public safety response.
- Proximity to regional outdoor spaces like Laurel Hill County Park and the Francis Marion National Forest.
Cons
- High-speed arterial traffic along US-17 makes crossing by foot hazardous.
- Limited sidewalks and scarce street lighting on secondary residential roads.
- Virtually no commercial dining or retail directly walkable from within the residential center.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Ten Mile, with no encampments or panhandling observed in the neighborhood.
What Ten Mile is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and tranquil with light residential traffic and residents walking dogs in daylight with zero safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with steady vehicle movement along main arterials connecting to retail and schools.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet Lowcountry ambiance with minimal foot traffic and safe conditions throughout residential side roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with negligible street crime, though poor lighting requires caution when driving or walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit access is minimal; CARTA (Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority) operates limited commuter bus service along US-17 (Route 40), with no rail or BRT options.
Parking is abundant and entirely free in private driveways, shopping center surface lots, and county park trailheads; there are no paid garages or metered zones.
Things to do in Ten Mile
- Hike, run, or bike the scenic unpaved trails winding through maritime forests at Laurel Hill County Park.
- Shop roadside Sweetgrass basket stands along Highway 17 preserving traditional Gullah Geechee craft.
- Dine and shop at The Market at Oakland and The Bend at Carolina Park.
Local favorites
- The Rusty Rudder Mount Pleasant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (1420)Laid-back neighborhood eatery serving local seafood, barbecue, and craft beers with a spacious outdoor patio.
- Dog & Duck Pub - Park West · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (860)Family-friendly sports pub offering wings, flatbreads, and casual tavern fare near northern subdivisions.
- SeeWee Restaurant · Southern Restaurant · 4.4★ (2150)Iconic, rustic Lowcountry diner situated just up Highway 17 serving classic fried seafood and Southern sides.
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.