Is North 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 North Taylors as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Taylors
“Go. North Taylors is a quiet, low-crime suburban community in upper Greenville County that is very safe for residents and visitors alike. While it lacks urban walkability, it offers a peaceful atmosphere with family-friendly neighborhoods and easy driving access to Greenville and Greer.”
About the area
North Taylors is an established, semi-suburban and residential area situated northeast of Greenville near the foothills of the Blue Ridge. The area features spacious single-family subdivisions, rolling greenery, and the revitalized Taylors Mill community hub.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Residential
Walking and biking in North Taylors
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in this area; cycling is generally limited to neighborhood roads due to a lack of bike lanes and no direct connection to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below regional and national averages
- High rate of homeownership with well-maintained residential subdivisions
- Tranquil community feel with convenient car access to Wade Hampton Boulevard and downtown Greenville
Cons
- Nearly completely car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure
- Limited street lighting on secondary and rural connector roads after dark
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in North Taylors, with supportive services and emergency shelters concentrated closer to downtown Greenville.
What North Taylors is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with school traffic, commuters heading out, and residents walking dogs in residential cul-de-sacs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet across subdivisions, with mild commercial activity along local arterial roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and safe, with families gathering at home or heading to dinner and breweries at Taylors Mill.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; safety risks remain minimal, though unlit roads require caution if driving or walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited in North Taylors; Greenlink operates bus routes along major corridors like Wade Hampton Boulevard (Route 504), but residential neighborhoods have no direct transit service.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with ample private driveway space, open subdivision street parking, and large surface lots at retail centers.
Things to do in North Taylors
- Browse local art studios, printmakers, and axe throwing at the historic Taylors Mill complex
- Enjoy a round of golf at nearby scenic courses like Pebble Creek
- Explore community recreation amenities and youth sports facilities at the Taylors Recreation Center
Local favorites
- 13 Stripes Brewery · Brewery · 4.7★ (920)A popular community taproom set inside the historic Taylors Mill offering craft beers, pub trivia, and live music.
- Due South Coffee Roasters · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (540)Artisanal coffee roaster and cafe inside the mill serving specialty espresso drinks and house-roasted beans.
- The Farehouse · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (410)Rustic-chic gathering spot serving elevated American comfort food, wood-fired pizzas, and craft cocktails.
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.