Is Cypress Lakes safe?
West Palm Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cypress Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Cypress Lakes
“Go. Cypress Lakes is a quiet, well-maintained residential golf community in western West Palm Beach that provides a secure, peaceful environment for visitors. While largely geared toward active adults and lacking vibrant commercial nightlife, it boasts low crime rates and a strong sense of community safety.”
About the area
Cypress Lakes is a tranquil master-planned neighborhood built around golf fairways and scenic lakes in western West Palm Beach. The area primarily features single-family homes and condominiums in gated or semi-gated subdivisions catering to active adults and retirees.
- Quiet / Residential
- Gated Community
- Golf Community
- Senior-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Cypress Lakes
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no public bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, but the low-speed interior residential streets offer a safe and pleasant environment for casual bicycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates compared to broader county averages
- Secure environment reinforced by gated access points and active HOA oversight
- High rate of homeownership and well-manicured properties and green spaces
- Close driving proximity to major shopping centers along Okeechobee Boulevard
Cons
- Car-dependent location with minimal walkability to shops or dining
- Clubhouse amenities and recreational facilities are mostly restricted to residents and guests
- Heavy commuter traffic on nearby arterial roads like North Haverhill Road and 45th Street
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the private residential enclaves of Cypress Lakes, though panhandling occasionally occurs at major retail intersections along Okeechobee Boulevard and Military Trail.
What Cypress Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and safe with residents out walking pets, jogging, and driving golf carts along neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain very peaceful with light residential traffic and exceptionally safe conditions throughout the subdivision.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are quiet and safe, though some residential cul-de-sacs have low lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are extremely quiet with gated entry points keeping the streets free of unwanted foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Palm Tran provides bus service along surrounding major corridors like Okeechobee Boulevard (Route 43) and 45th Street (Route 33), but the nearest Tri-Rail and Brightline passenger rail stations are in Downtown West Palm Beach, roughly 6 miles to the east.
Parking is free and easy in private driveways, condo lots, and clubhouse guest areas, though overnight on-street parking is restricted by neighborhood HOA regulations.
Things to do in Cypress Lakes
- Play a round of golf along the fairways at Cypress Lakes Golf Club
- Walk or jog along the quiet, tree-lined residential loop roads and lakeside paths
- Take a short drive to the nearby Grassy Waters Preserve for nature trails and wildlife viewing
Local favorites
- Cypress Lakes Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.1★ (210)An executive 18-hole golf course winding through neighborhood lakes and manicured fairways.
- Duffy's Sports Grill · Sports Bar · 4.3★ (1650)Popular nearby spot featuring classic pub fare, burgers, wings, and wall-to-wall sports TVs.
- Tacos Al Carbon · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (3200)Famed nearby 24/7 eatery serving authentic Mexican street tacos, quesadillas, and grilled specialties.
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.