Is West Taylors safe?
Greenville, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates West Taylors as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on West Taylors
“Go. West Taylors is a generally safe, quiet suburban community situated between downtown Greenville and Greer. While the major commercial thoroughfares experience routine retail property crime, residential areas are peaceful and low-risk for visitors.”
About the area
West Taylors is a predominantly residential and light commercial suburban corridor in Greenville County, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, newer subdivisions, and strip retail along Wade Hampton Boulevard. It serves as a convenient, car-dependent bedroom community offering easy access to both downtown Greenville and local community parks.
- Suburban Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in West Taylors
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 32/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited on main thoroughfares, though residential subdivisions offer low-stress riding and connection drives toward the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are low compared to national urban averages
- Stable residential subdivisions with solid homeownership rates
- Quick driving access to Greenville's vibrant downtown and Paris Mountain State Park
Cons
- Commercial strips along US-29 experience occasional vehicle break-ins and property theft
- Car-dependent layout with discontinuous sidewalks along primary arterials
- Subdued evening activity with very few dining or entertainment destinations within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in West Taylors, though occasional individuals may be seen near bus stops along the Wade Hampton Boulevard commercial corridor.
What West Taylors is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with school and commuter traffic navigating arterial routes like Wade Hampton Boulevard.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet across residential streets, with commercial plazas experiencing steady, safe patron traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere where neighborhood streets empty out and remain largely safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with low foot traffic, requiring standard suburban precautions against opportunistic vehicle theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is extremely sparse; Greenlink operates Route 504 along Wade Hampton Boulevard with limited hourly service and no rapid rail options in the area.
Parking is abundant and free throughout West Taylors, with large surface parking lots at shopping centers and private driveways in residential neighborhoods.
Things to do in West Taylors
- Visit Pebble Creek Golf Course for a round on its championship links
- Explore Taylors Mill nearby for local artisans, coffee, and community events
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and athletic fields at Coreys Landing or nearby Eastside parks
Local favorites
- Due South Coffee Roasters · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (650)Specialty coffee roastery serving craft espresso and pastries in the nearby Taylors Mill complex.
- 13 Stripes Brewery · Brewery & Pub · 4.7★ (820)Historic-themed craft brewery offering locally brewed ales and frequent live music.
- The Farehouse · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (430)Upscale casual dining venue serving artisan pizzas, craft cocktails, and seasonal dishes.
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.