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, predominantly residential suburban community northeast of Greenville with low violent crime rates and stable neighborhoods. Visitors will find it safe and welcoming, though having a car is essential.”
About the area
North Taylors is a leafy, semi-rural and suburban area situated between Greenville and Greer. It is characterized by established single-family homes, scenic rolling hills near the Enoree River, and easy driving access to Greenville's urban core.
- Suburban / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Leafy
Walking and biking in North Taylors
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in North Taylors, and roads generally lack dedicated bike lanes, making cycling strictly recreational.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below national and regional metro averages
- High rate of homeownership with well-maintained residential subdivisions
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation and Greer's historic downtown district
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins along commercial corridors
- Nearly non-existent pedestrian and public transit infrastructure
- Limited street lighting along secondary and rural connector roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually absent in North Taylors, with no significant encampments or street panhandling observed in the area.
What North Taylors is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet, with minimal street activity outside of standard commuter vehicle traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and active with families, school buses, and residents running errands along arterial roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm residential atmosphere where neighborhood streets remain very safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with very low pedestrian presence; safe, though limited streetlights require caution when driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
GreenLink bus transit does not offer direct, frequent service throughout North Taylors, making the area entirely car-dependent for visitors.
Ample free private parking lots are available at all shopping plazas, business hubs, and parks, with no metered parking in the area.
Things to do in North Taylors
- Explore local arts and dining at the nearby Taylors Mill complex
- Enjoy outdoor sports, disc golf, and walking trails at Eastside Park
- Take a scenic drive along the rolling foothills towards Paris Mountain State Park
Local favorites
- 13 Stripes Brewery · Brewery & Taproom · 4.7★ (850)A popular community taproom located in the historic Taylors Mill offering craft beers and pub fare.
- The Farehouse · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (420)Rustic-chic eatery serving artisanal pizzas, craft cocktails, and seasonal dishes.
- Due South Coffee Roasters · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (510)Specialty roaster featuring single-origin coffees and espresso in an industrial-cozy setting.
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.