Is Outer South 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 South Taylors as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Outer South Taylors
“Go. Outer South Taylors is a peaceful, suburban community that offers a quiet and secure environment for visitors and residents alike. While petty vehicle break-ins occasionally occur along commercial corridors, violent crime is rare, making it very safe during standard waking hours.”
About the area
Outer South Taylors is a mature suburban enclave situated between Greenville and Greer, characterized by wooded single-family subdivisions, shopping centers along Wade Hampton Boulevard, and family-oriented recreational facilities. It provides easy vehicular access to downtown Greenville while maintaining a low-density, quiet residential atmosphere.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Outer South Taylors
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 32/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse along main routes, though residential side streets see casual neighborhood cycling; connection to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail requires a short drive.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than the national and Greenville metropolitan averages
- High homeownership rate with stable, well-maintained residential subdivisions
- Convenient access to major grocery anchors, dining plazas, and Eastside medical facilities
- Solid median household incomes and low overall neighborhood poverty rates
Cons
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic property theft and car break-ins near commercial plazas
- Highly car-dependent layout with limited pedestrian sidewalks along busy arterial roads
- Poor roadway lighting along older residential side streets at night
- Limited public transit connectivity requiring a private vehicle for almost all trips
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable factor in this residential area, with only rare, isolated instances of panhandling near major commercial intersections along US-29.
What Outer South Taylors is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with school and work commuters, making it completely safe for jogging or walking dogs through subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with local shoppers and families; neighborhood streets and shopping center parking lots feel open and secure.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with moderate dining traffic on main thoroughfares and very low safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and deserted; streets are safe, though limited sidewalk lighting on interior roads means drivers and pedestrians should stay alert.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited, with minimal coverage provided by Greenlink Route 504 on select arterials; there is no passenger rail service, so a private vehicle or rideshare is essential.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with vast surface parking lots at shopping centers and ample private driveways throughout residential neighborhoods.
Things to do in Outer South Taylors
- Visit Eastside Family YMCA for swimming, fitness classes, and outdoor recreation
- Explore the nearby Brushy Creek Trail and local neighborhood parks for running and walking
- Browse local boutiques, artisan shops, and dining options along the Wade Hampton and Brushy Creek corridors
Local favorites
- Bacon Bros. Public House · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (1850)Rustic, farm-to-table Southern eatery serving house-cured meats, craft cocktails, and regional comfort dishes.
- Moe's Original BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (840)Relaxed roadhouse-style joint dishing out Alabama-style smoked meats, classic sides, and cold beers.
- Cucina 100 · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (510)Cozy neighborhood Italian bistro known for artisan pizzas, house-made pastas, and a warm family atmosphere.
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.