Taylors, SC
Taylors is the largest suburb of the Greenville/Spartanburg area, housing 22,719 people as of 2016 in just 10.9 square miles. The median home value in Taylors is $172,550, with a median resident age of 37. The city sits between Greenville and Greer and is situated on Wade Hampton Boulevard, which is the main road connecting Greenville and Spartanburg. Taylors is the perfect place for those looking for a quiet, tranquil community while still having the ability to easily visit bigger cities. Greenville is only a short fifteen-minute drive from Taylors, yet it is far enough away to escape the city’s hustle and bustle. Wade Hampton Boulevard runs through the area, which consists mostly of older buildings that have undergone little change in recent years. Taylors offers a number of options for dining and retail as well. Paris Mountain State Park is located in close by and is frequently visited by residents who enjoy a day of hiking, camping, or fishing. The Enoree River runs through the community as well, which offers many similar options for locals to enjoy nature. Taylors is part of Greenville County Schools. There are 12 elementary schools (Brushy Creek, Paris, Pelham, Buena Vista, Brook Glenn, Mitchell Road, Taylors, Woodland, Lake Forest, Mountain View, Skyland, and Chandler Creek), 5 middle schools (Riverside, Sevier, Blue Ridge, Greer, and Northwood), and 5 high schools (Riverside, Wade Hampton, Blue Ridge, Greer, and East Side) zoned for this area.