Is 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 Taylors as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Taylors
“Go. Taylors is a peaceful, family-oriented suburb of Greenville offering a very safe environment for visitors and residents alike. While you will need a car to get around, the revitalized historic mill district and quiet residential streets present minimal safety concerns.”
About the area
Taylors is an unincorporated community situated just northeast of downtown Greenville along the Enoree River. Known for its textile heritage, its centerpiece is the revitalized Taylors Mill, which houses craft breweries, artisan shops, and event spaces surrounded by leafy suburban neighborhoods.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Historic Mill Revival
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Taylors
Walk score: 26/100 · Bike score: 31/100
There is no public bike-share program in Taylors, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce; the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail does not directly connect here yet, though future trail expansion studies are underway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Greenville city center averages
- High rate of homeownership and stable median household incomes exceeding $68,000
- Vibrant community hub at Taylors Mill with active security and family-friendly crowds
Cons
- Commercial strip along Wade Hampton Boulevard experiences occasional retail theft and vehicle break-ins
- Car-dependent layout with sparse sidewalks and unlit corridors outside of subdivisions
- Pedestrian hazards along major multi-lane thoroughfares like US-29
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Taylors, with occasional unhoused individuals seen along commercial stretches of Wade Hampton Boulevard near transit stops and discount retail centers.
What Taylors is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters, dog walkers in subdivisions, and early risers visiting coffee shops.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban traffic along arterial roads and casual visitors around the mill complex.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Lively yet relaxed around dining spots and breweries, with neighborhood streets remaining quiet and safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal foot traffic; standard awareness is adequate, though poorly lit secondary roads require care.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Greenlink does not operate dedicated fixed-route bus service deep into Taylors, making a personal vehicle or rideshare essential.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, including large dedicated surface lots at Taylors Mill and suburban strip centers.
Things to do in Taylors
- Explore the artisan studios, axe throwing, and arcade at the historic Taylors Mill complex
- Enjoy quiet walks and community sports at Eastside Park and Corey Burns Park
- Browse local antiques and vintage finds along the historic Main Street district
Local favorites
- 13 Stripes Brewery · Craft Brewery · 4.7★ (750)A popular, history-themed taproom serving artisanal ales inside the Taylors Mill development.
- The Farehouse · Gastropub · 4.5★ (460)Rustic-industrial eatery at Taylors Mill offering wood-fired pizzas, elevated pub fare, and cocktails.
- Due South Coffee Roasters · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (510)Specialty coffee roastery offering single-origin espresso and pour-overs in a relaxed mill setting.
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.