Is Ankona safe?
Port St. Lucie, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Ankona as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Ankona
“Go. Ankona is an exceptionally quiet, scenic riverside enclave nestled along the Indian River Lagoon in south St. Lucie County. Visitors seeking peaceful natural vistas, boating, and historic Old Florida charm will find it very safe and tranquil at all hours.”
About the area
Ankona is a historic, semi-rural residential community positioned between US-1 and the Indian River Lagoon. Characterized by lush oak canopies, waterfront properties, and nearby preserve lands, it offers a relaxed atmosphere tucked away from urban congestion.
- Quiet Waterfront
- Scenic Old Florida
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Ankona
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no local bike-share program, but recreational road cyclists often utilize Old Dixie Highway and the multi-use paths at adjacent Savannas Preserve State Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to statewide and national averages.
- Quiet, established residential community with high rates of homeownership.
- Immediate access to scenic waterfront vistas and natural preserves along the Indian River Lagoon.
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent with almost no commercial amenities or shops within walking distance.
- Narrow residential roads and Old Dixie Highway lack continuous sidewalks and street lighting.
- Low-lying coastal geography makes roads and properties vulnerable to localized tidal and storm surge flooding.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this low-density residential community.
What Ankona is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and serene, with occasional morning joggers and anglers heading out to the river under total safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful, with minimal local traffic passing through residential streets and along the shoreline.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe, though the lack of abundant street lighting makes a flashlight useful for strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-dark, quiet, and secure from crime, with essentially zero pedestrian activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Area Transit (ART) in St. Lucie County, but fixed routes primarily run along US-1 rather than through Ankona's residential waterfront streets.
Free and ample parking is available at local residences, nearby public parks, and boat ramps, with no metered zones or parking garages.
Things to do in Ankona
- Paddle a kayak or launch a boat onto the Indian River Lagoon to explore coastal waters.
- Hike or wildlife-watch at the adjacent Savannas Preserve State Park.
- Take a scenic driving or cycling trip down oak-canopied Old Dixie Highway.
Local favorites
- Nelson Family Farms · Farm Market · 4.7★ (1150)Long-running local open-air market offering fresh produce, citrus, plants, and specialty food items.
- Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (3200)Historic riverside dining spot serving fresh seafood with panoramic views across the water.
- Savannas Preserve State Park Visitor Center · State Park / Nature Center · 4.6★ (420)Educational facility featuring interpretive nature exhibits and trailheads through coastal wetlands.
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.
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