Is Central Taylors safe?
Greenville, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Central Taylors as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Central Taylors
“Go. Central Taylors is a quiet, family-oriented suburban community anchored by the revitalized Taylors Mill complex. While it lacks urban walkability, it is generally very safe for daytime exploring, dining, and family visits.”
About the area
Central Taylors is a historic former mill community located just northeast of Greenville, centered around the landmark Taylors Mill and the bustling Wade Hampton Boulevard corridor. It offers a mix of post-industrial artisan spaces, established residential subdivisions, and suburban retail. Visitors primarily head here to enjoy craft breweries, community events, and local dining.
- Suburban
- Historic Mill District
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Central Taylors
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 31/100
There are no bike-share stations, and connections to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail require navigating high-speed arterial roads without dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than state and national averages.
- Strong community stability supported by high homeownership rates exceeding 70 percent.
- Safe, family-friendly atmosphere centered around popular redeveloped community hubs.
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along commercial parking lots on Wade Hampton Boulevard.
- Pedestrian infrastructure is sparse, making walking along major arterial roads risky due to traffic.
- Pockets of older infrastructure with limited street lighting outside core residential streets.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Central Taylors, with only occasional individuals seen along major commercial intersections on Wade Hampton Boulevard.
What Central Taylors is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters, dog walkers, and coffee seekers around Taylors Mill, feeling completely safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Steady suburban traffic along commercial corridors with minimal safety concerns for visitors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Social and vibrant around local dining and brewery venues, with well-lit parking lots and safe conditions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely empty residential streets; general situational awareness is advisable around commercial strip centers.
Transit, parking and getting around
Greenlink operates Route 504 along Wade Hampton Boulevard offering limited bus connections to downtown Greenville, but service within residential and mill areas is minimal, and there is no passenger rail.
Parking is free, ample, and easy to find, with large open surface lots at Taylors Mill and surrounding shopping centers.
Things to do in Central Taylors
- Explore the arts, dining, and events inside the historic, redeveloped Taylors Mill complex.
- Try indoor axe throwing and arcade games at Blue Ox Hatchet House.
- Take a short drive to nearby Eastside Park for outdoor recreation and walking paths.
Local favorites
- 13 Stripes Brewery · Brewery · 4.8★ (920)A popular, historic-themed craft brewery located in Taylors Mill offering artisanal beers and regular community gatherings.
- The Farehouse · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (430)An industrial-chic gastropub serving wood-fired pizzas, elevated pub fare, and craft cocktails inside the mill.
- Due South Coffee Roasters · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (710)A specialty micro-roaster and cafe providing quality espresso, pour-overs, and baked treats in a rustic space.
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.