Cities / Miami Gardens
Is Miami Gardens, FL safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 28 Miami Gardens neighborhoods we score (average 61/100), 5 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 23 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Miami Gardens
- 1Andover Golf Estates· Miami GardensAndover Golf Estates is an established, predominantly residential suburban neighborhood situated in eastern Miami Gardens near the former Andover…74Go, stay aware
- 2Andover Lakes Estates· Miami GardensAndover Lakes Estates is an established suburban residential enclave situated in northern Miami Gardens near the Broward County line. The…74Go, stay aware
- 3Northwest Andover Golf Estates· Miami GardensNorthwest Andover Golf Estates is an established residential neighborhood in northern Miami-Dade County centered around suburban subdivisions and the…71Go, stay aware
- 4South Andover Lakes Estates· Miami GardensSouth Andover Lakes Estates is a secluded residential neighborhood in northern Miami Gardens centered around residential streets and water features…69Go, stay aware
- 5Andover· Miami GardensAndover is an established suburban community in northeastern Miami Gardens near the Broward County line. Characterized by modest single-family homes…65Go, stay aware
All Miami Gardens neighborhoods by safety score
Go, stay aware — 5 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Andover Golf Estates· Miami GardensAndover Golf Estates is an established, predominantly residential suburban neighborhood situated in eastern Miami Gardens near the former Andover…74Go, stay aware
- Andover Lakes Estates· Miami GardensAndover Lakes Estates is an established suburban residential enclave situated in northern Miami Gardens near the Broward County line. The…74Go, stay aware
- Northwest Andover Golf Estates· Miami GardensNorthwest Andover Golf Estates is an established residential neighborhood in northern Miami-Dade County centered around suburban subdivisions and the…71Go, stay aware
- South Andover Lakes Estates· Miami GardensSouth Andover Lakes Estates is a secluded residential neighborhood in northern Miami Gardens centered around residential streets and water features…69Go, stay aware
- Andover· Miami GardensAndover is an established suburban community in northeastern Miami Gardens near the Broward County line. Characterized by modest single-family homes…65Go, stay aware
Caution — 23 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- East Scott Lake· Miami GardensEast Scott Lake is a mature suburban pocket in eastern Miami Gardens characterized by single-family ranch homes, canals, and proximity to major…64Caution
- Scott Lake· Miami GardensScott Lake is an established, residential neighborhood in Miami Gardens centered around single-family ranch homes and local community water bodies…64Caution
- Norland· Miami GardensNorland is a working-class neighborhood in Miami Gardens defined by single-family ranch homes, local churches, and strip shopping plazas. It serves…62Caution
- South Norland· Miami GardensSouth Norland is a residential enclave within Miami Gardens characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes and a strong Caribbean-American…62Caution
- West Miami Gardens· Miami GardensWest Miami Gardens consists primarily of mid-century single-family ranch homes, local community parks, and strip malls along major corridors like…61Caution
- Southwest Lake Lucerne· Miami GardensSouthwest Lake Lucerne is an established suburban neighborhood in Miami Gardens consisting largely of mid-century single-family ranch homes and small…61Caution
- Southwest Norland· Miami GardensSouthwest Norland is a suburban enclave in Miami Gardens defined by mid-century single-family homes, modest strip plazas, and a distinct Caribbean…60Caution
- Lake Lucerne· Miami GardensLake Lucerne is a residential suburban community in eastern Miami Gardens centered around residential lakes and single-family homes. Located just…60Caution
- South Lakewood Estates· Miami GardensSouth Lakewood Estates is an established, modest residential neighborhood in southern Miami Gardens made up mostly of mid-century single-family homes…60Caution
- Southwest Miami Gardens· Miami GardensSouthwest Miami Gardens is a suburban sector in northwestern Miami-Dade County containing residential subdivisions, Florida Memorial University, and…60Caution
- North Miami Gardens· Miami GardensNorth Miami Gardens is an established residential neighborhood in northern Miami-Dade County featuring modest single-family ranch homes and suburban…60Caution
- Lakewood Estates· Miami GardensLakewood Estates is an established, modest residential enclave located in the eastern portion of Miami Gardens. Composed mostly of mid-century…60Caution
- North Carol City· Miami GardensNorth Carol City is an established residential enclave in northern Miami Gardens characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes and…60Caution
- East Miami Gardens· Miami GardensEast Miami Gardens is a suburban, predominantly residential and light-commercial community in northern Miami-Dade County known for its rich…59Caution
- West Bunche Park· Miami GardensWest Bunche Park is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in southern Miami Gardens made up mostly of modest single-family…58Caution
- South Miami Gardens· Miami GardensSouth Miami Gardens is a working-class suburban neighborhood in northern Miami-Dade County characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes and…57Caution
- Northwest Riviera Mobile Park· Miami GardensNorthwest Riviera Mobile Park is a densely populated manufactured housing and residential community situated in Miami Gardens. Primarily serving…56Caution
- Bunche Park· Miami GardensBunche Park is a historic, predominantly Black working-class residential enclave within Miami Gardens, established as a planned community in the…54Caution
- Miami Gardens· Miami GardensMiami Gardens is a large suburban city in northern Miami-Dade County, known globally as the home of Hard Rock Stadium and historically recognized as…54Caution
- Riviera Mobile Park· Miami GardensRiviera Mobile Park is an established manufactured housing enclave situated in the southern sector of Miami Gardens. It borders major transit and…54Caution
- West Carol City· Miami GardensWest Carol City is an established, working-class suburban neighborhood in Miami Gardens defined by mid-century single-family ranch homes, strip…54Caution
- South Riviera Mobile Park· Miami GardensSouth Riviera Mobile Park is a compact, dense mobile home neighborhood situated in southern Miami Gardens near the Palmetto Expressway. The area is…53Caution
- Carol City· Miami GardensCarol City is a large, historically significant residential neighborhood within the city of Miami Gardens characterized by mid-century single-family…53Caution
Miami Gardens safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Miami Gardens?
Andover Golf Estates scores highest at 74/100, followed by Andover Lakes Estates (74) and Northwest Andover Golf Estates (71).
Is Miami Gardens safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 23 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Miami Gardens areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Carol City (53), South Riviera Mobile Park (53), West Carol City (54). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Miami Gardens neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.