Is Southeast 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 Southeast Taylors as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Taylors
“Go. Southeast Taylors is a quiet, family-oriented suburban community that presents minimal violent crime risks to visitors and residents alike. While it requires a vehicle for virtually all errands, it is safe, peaceful, and convenient to both Greenville and Greer.”
About the area
Southeast Taylors is an established Upstate suburb characterized by quiet subdivisions, tree-lined residential corridors, and light commercial activity near major thoroughfares. It serves primarily as a residential haven with easy vehicular access to downtown Greenville, Greer, and the revitalized Taylors Mill complex.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Wooded Neighborhoods
Walking and biking in Southeast Taylors
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
Biking is limited to residential subdivision streets due to lack of dedicated bike lanes or multi-use trails along major arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the Greenville metro average
- High rate of single-family homeownership fostering stable, quiet neighborhoods
- Close proximity to Eastside healthcare hubs and regional retail centers along Wade Hampton Boulevard
- Safe, well-maintained residential roads with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Almost entirely car-dependent with virtually no connected pedestrian sidewalk network
- Occasional vehicle break-ins reported in apartment complexes and retail parking lots
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along nearby Wade Hampton Boulevard and Brushy Creek Road
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Southeast Taylors, with only occasional panhandling observed near major commercial intersections along Wade Hampton Boulevard.
What Southeast Taylors is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents commuting, walking dogs, and school bus routes operating across subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet residential feel with moderate suburban traffic along major connecting roads and strip centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe with families out in yards; minimal evening street activity outside of shopping plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and dark due to sparse street lighting, though serious crime remains very rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in Southeast Taylors; Greenlink bus routes do not extend into this neighborhood, making personal vehicle ownership essential.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with standard private driveways in residential neighborhoods and large open lots at shopping centers.
Things to do in Southeast Taylors
- Explore the artisan shops, local taproom, and events at the historic Taylors Mill complex nearby
- Enjoy youth sports, walking paths, and green space at Eastside Park and nearby recreational facilities
- Take a short drive to downtown Greer for historic main street dining and boutique shopping
Local favorites
- 13 Stripes Brewery · Brewery & Taproom · 4.7★ (680)A popular community taproom located inside Taylors Mill serving craft beers and pub fare.
- The Farehouse · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (520)Rustic-chic eatery offering elevated comfort classics, craft cocktails, and patio seating.
- Southern Bleachery · Event Venue & Artisan Market · 4.8★ (210)A historic textile mill turned modern community and event gathering space.
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.