Is Amaya Estates safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Amaya Estates as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Amaya Estates
“Go. Amaya Estates is a peaceful, established suburban enclave in northwest Tampa that offers a quiet environment for residents and visitors alike. While there is little dedicated tourism within the subdivision itself, the surrounding area is safe for normal daily activities provided you lock your vehicle.”
About the area
Amaya Estates is a quiet residential subdivision nestled in northwest Tampa near the Town 'n' Country and Carrollwood borders. It features modest single-family homes on quiet streets, buffered from the bustling commercial corridors along West Waters Avenue and Anderson Road.
- Suburban Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Amaya Estates
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no local bike-share service in this suburban pocket; while neighborhood streets are quiet enough for casual cycling, major arterial roads lack protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to the wider Tampa metropolitan average
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets with high single-family home occupancy
- Convenient proximity to major northwest Tampa transit arteries, retail plazas, and dining hubs
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins reported in surrounding commercial lots and driveways
- Lack of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure on perimeter arterial roads like Waters Avenue
- Highly car-dependent layout with virtually no commercial destinations inside the neighborhood borders
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable factor inside the residential streets of Amaya Estates, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near bus stops and commercial plazas along West Waters Avenue.
What Amaya Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light neighborhood traffic, school departures, and local joggers on residential sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and uneventful within the neighborhood streets, though commercial traffic picks up along nearby perimeter roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting with low foot traffic, perfectly safe for neighborhood strolls and dog walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with minimal activity; safety risks are low, though basic vigilance against vehicle prowls is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit service is operated by HART (Hillsborough Area Regional Transit), with Route 16 and Route 34 running along nearby West Waters Avenue and Hillsborough Avenue corridors. There is no passenger rail or BRT directly adjacent.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with free residential driveway and unmetered curb parking throughout the neighborhood, as well as ample free surface lots at surrounding shopping centers.
Things to do in Amaya Estates
- Sample authentic Latin and Cuban cuisine along the nearby West Waters Avenue corridor
- Access the scenic multi-use paved Upper Tampa Bay Trail just a short drive to the west
- Spend an afternoon enjoying sports courts, nature trails, and picnic areas at nearby Al Lopez Park
Local favorites
- Terra Sur Cafe · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Acclaimed dining spot offering traditional Peruvian ceviches, grilled steaks, and an extensive wine list.
- Mr. Empanada · Latin American Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)Long-running local counter-service staple serving classic and specialty crispy stuffed empanadas.
- Taco Son · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Unfussy eatery serving generous portions of authentic Sonoran-style Mexican street food and tacos.
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.