Is South Taylors safe?
Greenville, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates South Taylors as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on South Taylors
“Go. South Taylors is a stable, quiet suburban community in Greenville County that presents very low safety concerns for visitors. Violent crime is rare, and risks are largely confined to routine property and vehicle theft typical of suburban retail corridors.”
About the area
South Taylors is a quintessential Upstate South Carolina suburban area nestled between Greenville and Greer, anchored by the commercial corridor along Wade Hampton Boulevard. It offers quiet, leafy subdivisions, older mid-century ranch homes, and convenient access to regional attractions like the revitalized Taylors Mill.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in South Taylors
Walk score: 26/100 · Bike score: 31/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is virtually non-existent along main roads, though quiet subdivision streets offer low-traffic cycling; connections to the Swamp Rabbit Trail network require transport into Greenville.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than metropolitan Greenville and state averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes supporting neighborhood stability
- Convenient access to major regional arterial roads and nearby Greer and downtown Greenville
Cons
- High car dependency with minimal continuous sidewalk networks or streetlighting
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins and property crime near strip malls
- Heavy traffic and high speeds along Wade Hampton Boulevard pose hazards for pedestrians
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in South Taylors, though occasional unhoused individuals or panhandling can be observed near shopping plazas along Wade Hampton Boulevard.
What South Taylors is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light neighborhood dog walking and steady commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very calm with standard suburban residential activity and steady commercial traffic on main roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in the neighborhoods with moderate social activity concentrated around local dining spots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and low risk, though unlit residential roads warrant standard personal awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Greenlink bus Route 508 operates along Wade Hampton Boulevard on an hourly daytime schedule, making personal vehicles the essential mode of transit.
Parking is abundant, accessible, and completely free in commercial surface parking lots and private residential driveways.
Things to do in South Taylors
- Explore the historic Taylors Mill complex, home to local artisans, axe throwing, and dining
- Sample local craft beers and attend community events at 13 Stripes Brewery
- Spend an afternoon enjoying recreational activities and fitness at the nearby Eastside Family YMCA
Local favorites
- 13 Stripes Brewery · Brewery · 4.7★ (980)A popular taproom set within the historic Taylors Mill serving craft beers and pub fare.
- The Farehouse · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (540)Upscale casual dining venue at Taylors Mill offering wood-fired pizzas and craft cocktails.
- Due South Coffee Roasters · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (620)Specialty roastery and cafe known for house-roasted beans and artisanal espresso drinks.
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.