Is 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 South Taylors as “Go”.
Gogo's take on South Taylors
“Go. South Taylors is a peaceful, predominantly suburban community offering a safe residential atmosphere with convenient access to both downtown Greenville and Greer. Violent crime is rare, and risks are largely limited to standard suburban property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins along commercial stretches.”
About the area
South Taylors is an established unincorporated suburban area nestled between Greenville and Greer in Greenville County. Characterized by mid-century single-family homes, strip plazas along Wade Hampton Boulevard, and tranquil residential streets, it serves primarily as a quiet bedroom community for Upstate commuters.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in South Taylors
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There is no municipal bike-share system here, and the neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes or direct off-street connections to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below Greenville city core benchmarks
- High rate of single-family homeownership creating community stability
- Affordable living with quick driving access to downtown Greenville amenities
- Quiet, low-density residential subdivisions with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with scarce sidewalk infrastructure
- Occasional property theft and vehicle break-ins along the Wade Hampton commercial corridor
- Limited pedestrian crossings across fast-moving arterial roadways
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in South Taylors, with occasional individuals noticed near retail plazas on Wade Hampton Boulevard. Dedicated shelter services and resources are concentrated in central Greenville.
What South Taylors is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and calm as residents commute, feeling exceptionally safe for morning strolls or jogs through residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Moderately busy along commercial arteries while residential subdivisions remain peaceful and secure.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and suburban with minimal foot traffic and low risk for visitors dining or running errands.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and very quiet residential areas where routine situational awareness is sufficient; violent encounters are uncommon.
Transit, parking and getting around
Greenlink transit offers limited weekday service in surrounding Greenville corridors such as Route 505 along Wade Hampton, though South Taylors remains largely transit-inaccessible without a private vehicle. The metro area does not operate a passenger rail or BRT system.
Parking is completely free and abundantly available across spacious commercial shopping plazas, church lots, and residential driveways.
Things to do in South Taylors
- Explore craft brews, artisan shops, and entertainment at the nearby historic Taylors Mill complex
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, tennis courts, and picnic spaces at Eastside Park
- Shop local vendors, bakeries, and thrift stores along Wade Hampton Boulevard
Local favorites
- 13 Stripes Brewery · Brewery · 4.7★ (1180)Popular craft brewery and gathering space set in the Taylors Mill offering unique beers and community events.
- Due South Coffee Roasters · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (690)Specialty roastery and cafe serving handcrafted espresso, pour-overs, and light snacks in an industrial setting.
- Mutt's BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (1120)Casual, family-friendly buffet serving traditional South Carolina pulled pork, ribs, and southern sides.
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.