Is Country Club safe?
Country Club, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Country Club as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Country Club
“Go. Country Club is an established suburban residential enclave in northwest Miami-Dade County that offers a peaceful, family-oriented atmosphere. While property crimes like vehicle break-ins occasionally occur along thoroughfares and apartment parking lots, violent crime is low compared to neighboring urban centers.”
Local news coverage primarily highlights routine suburban infrastructure projects, canal maintenance, and occasional property crime or traffic incidents along the Palmetto Expressway corridor.
About the area
Country Club is an unincorporated residential census-designated place centered around golf courses, scenic canals, and quiet cul-de-sacs. Bordering Miami Lakes and Broward County, it caters mostly to working families and golfers seeking a slower pace while remaining close to major South Florida transit corridors.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Golf Community
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Country Club
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse, consisting mostly of shared residential lanes and sidewalks, with no direct connection to major regional paved greenway networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to broader Miami-Dade County averages
- Stable middle-income household base with high homeownership in gated subdivisions
- Close proximity to the historic 36-hole Country Club of Miami golf facilities
Cons
- Car break-ins and catalytic converter thefts reported in open-lot condo complexes
- Heavy car dependency with minimal pedestrian infrastructure on perimeter boulevards
- Occasional traffic congestion spilling over from the Palmetto Expressway and Florida's Turnpike
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Country Club, with occasional transient individuals or panhandlers near high-traffic commercial intersections along NW 67th Avenue and NW 186th Street.
What Country Club is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and golfers heading out across neighborhood fairways.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential vibe with moderate local traffic along NW 186th Street and residential collector roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as families settle in and dining plazas along commercial fringes see steady local patrons.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; generally safe inside residential subdivisions, though unlit condo parking areas require standard caution.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates local bus routes like Route 73 and Route 183 through the area, but the nearest Metrorail station (Palmetto Station) is roughly 6 miles south and requires a transfer or car ride.
Parking is abundant and free throughout strip mall plazas, golf course lots, and residential driveways; street parking is regulated by local HOAs inside gated communities.
Things to do in Country Club
- Play a round of golf on the historic Robert Trent Jones-designed courses at the Country Club of Miami
- Walk or picnic around the scenic neighborhood canals and lakeside parks
- Explore authentic Cuban and Latin American bakeries and family restaurants in nearby strip centers
Local favorites
- Country Club of Miami · Golf Club · 4.1★ (1150)Historic public golf complex featuring two championship 18-hole courses and practice facilities.
- Cancun Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (2300)Long-running neighborhood favorite serving hearty Mexican platters, fajitas, and margaritas.
- Pinecrest Bakery - Country Club · Cuban Bakery · 4.2★ (980)24/7 Cuban bakery offering fresh pastelitos, strong cafecito, and classic pressed sandwiches.
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.