Is Ballantrae 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 Ballantrae as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Ballantrae
“Go. Ballantrae is an exceptionally safe, affluent residential community centered around golf and riverfront boating in Port St. Lucie. Visitors have virtually zero reason for personal safety concern, though non-residents will find it predominantly private and gated.”
About the area
Ballantrae is a scenic, waterfront master-planned community located along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River in southern Port St. Lucie. It features lush fairways, private docks, mature oak canopies, and a tranquil country-club atmosphere.
- Quiet Suburb
- Golf Community
- Riverfront
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Ballantrae
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations, but the quiet internal streets are safe for cycling; dedicated off-road trails are accessible at nearby city parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of violent and property crime well below state and national averages
- Affluent neighborhood with high homeownership rates and pristine neighborhood maintenance
- Gated security and quiet residential streets offer a tranquil environment
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no commercial amenities reachable on foot
- Access to the primary country club and marina amenities is largely restricted to members or residents
- Limited street lighting along some secondary residential streets and riverbanks at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within Ballantrae due to its gated residential nature and suburban location.
What Ballantrae is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene, with residents walking dogs, jogging, or heading out onto the golf course.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and sun-drenched with light local residential traffic and maintenance crews on the greens.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, with minimal noise aside from golf carts and neighborhood dinners.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black and tranquil with virtually no foot traffic or safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Area Transit (ART) in St. Lucie County, but fixed-route bus service does not run directly through the community; a personal vehicle is essential.
Guest parking is easily available at residential driveways and the country club parking lot; on-street parking is regulated by HOA rules.
Things to do in Ballantrae
- Explore the nearby Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens along the St. Lucie River
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Saints at Port St. Lucie Golf Course
- Launch a kayak or paddleboard at nearby River Park Marina
Local favorites
- Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens · Botanical Garden · 4.7★ (1850)Picturesque public gardens featuring specialty plant displays, paved walking trails, and river views.
- Fernando's Dockside Grille · Portuguese & Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.7★ (620)Fine dining establishment serving traditional Portuguese seafood and Mediterranean fare along US-1.
- Santa Lucia River Club · Country Club · 4.5★ (160)Private golf and social club featuring a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and riverfront dining.
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.