Is Countryside Port Orange safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Countryside Port Orange as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Countryside Port Orange
“Go. Countryside in Port Orange is an exceptionally peaceful and secure residential community with crime rates far below regional averages. It is a very safe base for visitors exploring the Daytona Beach area, provided you have a vehicle.”
About the area
Countryside is an established, master-planned suburban community in Port Orange featuring winding tree-lined streets, quiet cul-de-sacs, and scenic neighborhood lakes. Situated just minutes south of Daytona Beach, it offers quiet residential living with easy access to major commercial corridors and Atlantic beaches.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet & Residential
- Suburban Oasis
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Countryside Port Orange
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no public bike-share stations, but internal neighborhood roads are flat and safe for cycling, connecting via wide roadside sidewalks toward nearby parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both state and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied, well-maintained single-family homes and townhouses
- Close proximity to reputable healthcare facilities and well-patrolled municipal services
- Peaceful, low-traffic residential streets ideal for walking and jogging
Cons
- Heavy car dependency with virtually no walkable retail or dining inside the neighborhood
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential loops at night
- Occasional opportunistic property theft, such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the Countryside residential community, with only occasional transient individuals noticed along major retail intersections on Dunlawton Avenue.
What Countryside Port Orange is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, jogging along the lakes, and school commutes under clear daylight.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe with minimal vehicle traffic and standard suburban routine.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and welcoming for evening walks as residents return home from work.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with virtually no foot traffic; street crime is rare, though good situational awareness is always recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Votran with Route 7 running along nearby Dunlawton Avenue, but service frequency is limited and there is no passenger rail or BRT in the area.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways, free neighborhood street parking, and large complimentary surface lots at surrounding shopping plazas.
Things to do in Countryside Port Orange
- Walk or jog along the scenic community lake loops and shaded neighborhood paths
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and tennis courts at the local community park amenities
- Take a short drive to Spruce Creek Park for nature trails, a boardwalk, and kayak launches
Local favorites
- Giuseppe's Steel City Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (3250)Popular local eatery serving hearty Pittsburgh-style pizzas, subs, and classic Italian pasta dishes.
- Houligan's Port Orange · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (2180)Laid-back neighborhood sports pub famous for its signature 'wally wings' and extensive tap list.
- Aunt Catfish's On The River · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (6850)Iconic nearby waterfront restaurant offering Southern-style seafood, cinnamon rolls, and river views.
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.