Charleston has an average Walk Score of 40 with 120,083 residents.
Charleston has minimal public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.
The most walkable Charleston neighborhoods are Radcliffeborough, Cannonborough-Elliottborough and Mazyck-Wraggborough.
Most errands require a car.

Colonial Lake
Colonial Lake
Most errands require a car in Charleston.
Rank # | Name | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radcliffeborough | 95 | 50 | 75 |
| 2 | Cannonborough-Elliottborough | 93 | 49 | 75 |
| 3 | Mazyck-Wraggborough | 92 | 49 | 86 |
| 4 | East Side | 89 | 49 | 89 |
| 5 | Harleston Village | 89 | 44 | 77 |
| 6 | Westside | 80 | 44 | 76 |
| 7 | Gadsden Green | 78 | 41 | 76 |
| 8 | North Central | 77 | 39 | 74 |
| 9 | East Central | 68 | 39 | 71 |
| 10 | Byrnes Downs | 62 | 27 | 77 |
| 11 | Avondale | 55 | 26 | 60 |
| 12 | East Oak Forest | 55 | 24 | 60 |
| 13 | South Windemere | 49 | 27 | 69 |
| 14 | Maryville-Ashleyville | 45 | 22 | 62 |
| 15 | Parkwood-Farmfield | 43 | 21 | 45 |
| 16 | Ardmore-Sherwood Forest | 43 | 26 | 64 |
| 17 | Heathwood-Old Towne | 42 | 26 | 46 |
| 18 | Forest N'hood Coalition | 39 | 24 | 64 |
| 19 | Oak Land | 36 | 27 | 42 |
| 20 | Lenevar | 28 | 26 | 39 |
| 21 | Westchester | 23 | 24 | 39 |
| 22 | Sylvan Shores | 23 | 26 | 34 |
| 23 | Sylvan Shores East | 23 | 26 | 34 |
| 24 | Creek Point | 22 | 20 | 34 |
| 25 | Silver Hill-Magnolia | 22 | 34 | 46 |
| 26 | Daniel Island | 19 | - | 42 |
| 27 | Stiles Point | 16 | - | 29 |
| 28 | Hickory Hall | 11 | 6 | 32 |
| 29 | Bayview Farms | 11 | - | 32 |
| 30 | Shadowmoss | 10 | 9 | 32 |
| 31 | Village Green | 6 | - | 25 |
| 32 | Stonefield | 4 | 22 | 29 |
It is possible to get on a bus. Find Charleston apartments for rent on Redfin.
Charleston has minimal public transportation and about 19 bus lines.
The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Charleston on public transit.
Some bike infrastructure.
Colonial Lake
Colonial Lake
White Point Garden
The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Pineapple fountain near The Battery
Office building
Fort Sumter House Association
Old City Jail Charleston SC
Holy Spokes Bike Share
Moonpie General Store
Street vendor
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