Is Pye safe?
Taylor Mill, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pye as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Pye
“Go. Pye and the surrounding Taylor Mill area offer a tranquil, remarkably safe residential setting nestled in Northern Kentucky. Visitors will experience virtually no violent or street crime concerns, though having a personal vehicle is essential to explore the area.”
About the area
Pye is a quiet, family-oriented residential enclave within the suburban city of Taylor Mill, Kentucky. Characterized by mature trees, single-family homes, and manicured yards, it sits just minutes south of Covington and Cincinnati while maintaining a peaceful small-town environment.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Peaceful
Walking and biking in Pye
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes, greenways, or bike-share hubs in the immediate neighborhood, requiring cyclists to share winding roads with vehicles.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to both national and metro Cincinnati averages.
- High homeownership rate and well-maintained housing stock that foster neighbourhood stability.
- Solid median household incomes with minimal poverty and high public safety satisfaction.
- Close proximity to primary regional thoroughfares like I-275 and KY-16 for quick suburban navigation.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal sidewalk continuity through several residential streets.
- Lack of immediate commercial or dining options within comfortable walking distance.
- Limited street lighting along some connecting residential corridors at night.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this quiet suburban enclave, as emergency shelters and support services are concentrated further north in urban Kenton and Campbell counties.
What Pye is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, characterized by residents heading to work, school buses, and occasional joggers.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Subdued and pleasant with light residential traffic and neighbors tending to yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down, safe for evening walks though visibility drops where sidewalks end.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black and exceptionally quiet with virtually no foot traffic, remaining very safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) operates commuter bus routes along nearby major corridors like KY-16 connecting toward Covington and downtown Cincinnati, though departures are infrequent outside rush hours.
Parking is completely hassle-free with spacious private driveways and ample, free on-street parking on residential streets.
Things to do in Pye
- Visit nearby Pride Park for walking paths, disc golf, playgrounds, and community gatherings.
- Explore the local dining and casual sports bar scene along Pride Parkway and Taylor Mill Road.
- Take a short drive to the historic Drees Pavilion and Devou Park overlooks in nearby Covington.
Local favorites
- Knuk-N-Futz · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1450)Popular local gathering spot and sports bar renowned for wings, loaded burgers, and local beers.
- Skyline Chili · Fast Food Restaurant · 4.5★ (760)Beloved regional staple serving iconic Cincinnati-style chili, cheese coneys, and 3-ways.
- LaRosa's Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.2★ (485)Classic Greater Cincinnati pizzeria chain known for signature sweet-sauce pies, calzones, and hoagies.
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.