Is Aloma safe?
Winter Park, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Aloma as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Aloma
“Go. Aloma is a peaceful, established suburban pocket of Winter Park with low violent crime rates and an inviting family atmosphere. Visitors will find safe residential streets and pleasant dining plazas, requiring only standard vehicle awareness along the main thoroughfares.”
About the area
Aloma is a leafy suburban neighborhood in Winter Park centered around the State Road 426 (Aloma Avenue) commercial corridor. It features quiet mid-century single-family homes, strip centers offering local eateries, and direct access to regional paved trail systems. The area provides a relaxed, community-oriented retreat just a short drive from Rollins College and Park Avenue.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Leafy
Walking and biking in Aloma
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 62/100
The neighborhood borders the paved Cady Way Trail, offering protected bike routes to Baldwin Park and downtown Orlando, though docked municipal bike-share programs are not available locally.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both metro Orlando and national benchmarks.
- Strong socioeconomic stability supported by high homeownership rates and median household incomes above $80,000.
- Direct neighborhood connection to the Cady Way Trail multi-use recreational path.
- Well-maintained suburban infrastructure with minimal blight and low residential vacancy.
Cons
- Commercial strip mall parking lots along Aloma Avenue experience occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins.
- Aloma Avenue (FL-426) is a high-speed, busy arterial road that presents traffic and pedestrian crossing hazards.
- Car-dependent layout requires driving for most dining, shopping, and entertainment excursions.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Aloma, with only occasional individuals seen near major commercial intersections along Aloma Avenue; there are no permanent encampments or shelters in the immediate area.
What Aloma is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with joggers and dog walkers moving through quiet neighborhood streets and light commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy along the commercial plazas of Aloma Avenue with shoppers and diners, maintaining a very safe environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented around local restaurants and bowling spots, with well-lit retail parking lots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and quiet; while violent crime is rare, side streets can be dark and foot traffic is virtually non-existent.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by LYNX bus routes (such as Route 13), though headways are long; the nearest SunRail commuter station is Winter Park Station, situated roughly 3.5 miles west.
Parking is abundant and free in open surface lots at shopping centers and along residential driveways, with no metered street parking or paid garages.
Things to do in Aloma
- Walk, run, or bike along the scenic Cady Way Trail toward Baldwin Park.
- Enjoy casual bowling, arcade games, and billiards at Aloma Bowl.
- Explore independent dining spots and dessert shops along the Aloma Avenue retail corridor.
Local favorites
- Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen · Cajun & Creole Restaurant · 4.6★ (3750)Lively, eclectic eatery serving authentic Louisiana po'boys, jambalaya, and beignets in a vibrant atmosphere.
- Aloma Bowl · Bowling & Entertainment · 4.4★ (1320)Family-friendly bowling alley featuring modern lanes, a retro arcade, and bar bites.
- Jeremiah's Italian Ice · Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts · 4.7★ (1150)Beloved local counter-serve dessert shop famous for layered Italian ice and rich soft-serve gelati.
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.