Is Outer Northwest 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 Outer Northwest Taylors as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Outer Northwest Taylors
“Go. Outer Northwest Taylors is a peaceful, family-oriented suburban community northeast of Greenville with low violent crime rates. While largely residential and car-dependent, it provides a safe, relaxed environment for visitors exploring the Upstate foothills and nearby reservoirs.”
About the area
Outer Northwest Taylors is a spread-out, leafy suburban pocket of Greenville County featuring mid-century subdivisions, newer single-family developments, and easy access to outdoor recreation. It offers a quiet residential setting situated between downtown Greenville, Greer, and Travelers Rest.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Outer Northwest Taylors
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
Dedicated bike lanes are largely absent on major connectors like Reid School Road or Mountain Creek Church Road; cyclists typically drive to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail in nearby Travelers Rest or Greenville.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both state and national averages.
- High homeownership rate (above 75%) and well-maintained single-family residential properties.
- Quiet neighborhood atmosphere with minimal through-traffic and safe residential streets.
Cons
- Car dependency is high, with virtually no pedestrian infrastructure like sidewalks on main connector roads.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, such as unlocked vehicle break-ins.
- Limited commercial density directly within the neighborhood, requiring driving for dining and errands.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this area, with unhoused populations and social services concentrated closer to downtown Greenville.
What Outer Northwest Taylors is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents walking dogs, jogging on subdivision loops, and commuting.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential rhythms with light neighborhood traffic and safe conditions throughout.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dark with low ambient noise and minimal foot traffic along unlit secondary roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity with virtually empty streets; remains generally safe, though dark country-style roads require cautious driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is essentially non-existent in this outer section; Greenlink buses do not operate fixed routes directly into Outer Northwest Taylors, making a personal vehicle or rideshare essential.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with wide residential driveways and ample surface lot parking at all local businesses and parks.
Things to do in Outer Northwest Taylors
- Spend a morning kayaking or fishing at nearby Lake Robinson.
- Explore the historic Taylors Mill complex just south of the neighborhood for local food, artisan crafts, and drinks.
- Play a round of golf or practice your swing at Pebble Creek Golf Course nearby.
Local favorites
- 13 Stripes Brewery · Brewpub · 4.7★ (850)A popular community taproom located in the historic Taylors Mill offering craft beers, pub fare, and live events.
- Due South Coffee Roasters · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (420)Specialty coffee roaster serving pour-overs, espresso drinks, and fresh pastries in a rustic industrial space.
- The Farehouse · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (510)Casual upscale eatery offering modern American comfort dishes, 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.