Is East Buenaventura Lakes 2 safe?
Kissimmee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Buenaventura Lakes 2 as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Buenaventura Lakes 2
“Go. East Buenaventura Lakes is a quiet, residential suburban enclave that presents minimal safety concerns for visitors. Keep standard suburban awareness against vehicle break-ins, especially in unlit driveways or shopping center parking lots.”
About the area
East Buenaventura Lakes 2 is a working-class, heavily residential community characterized by single-family homes, modest subdivisions, and quiet cul-de-sacs. It is culturally vibrant with strong Hispanic heritage and local Caribbean dining along its commercial edges.
- Suburban
- Family-Oriented
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in East Buenaventura Lakes 2
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 39/100
There is no public bike-share system in this area; cycling is generally confined to neighborhood streets and standard sidewalks due to limited dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly residential area with relatively low rates of violent crime
- High rates of household vehicle ownership and high home occupancy rates
- Tight-knit community feel with active neighborhood presence during daylight hours
Cons
- Periodic property crimes including vehicle burglaries and opportunistic thefts
- Modest median household income with some pockets facing infrastructure upkeep delays
- Suburban layout with low pedestrian lighting on some residential side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the residential subdivisions, though occasional individuals or panhandlers may be seen near the retail plazas along Buenaventura Boulevard and Simpson Road.
What East Buenaventura Lakes 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with school buses and residents commuting to work with no safety issues.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with children playing outdoors and steady local traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down; commercial plazas remain active and generally safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets become very dark and deserted; remain aware of poorly lit side roads and secure vehicles.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by LYNX, with bus routes like Route 18 serving the area; the nearest SunRail commuter station is Tupperware Station or Kissimmee Station, both roughly a 10- to 15-minute drive away.
Parking is completely free and widely available via private driveways and commercial surface lots, with unrestricted curbside street parking on most residential roads.
Things to do in East Buenaventura Lakes 2
- Visit 65th Infantry Veterans Park for walking paths, basketball, and sports courts
- Sample authentic Puerto Rican mofongo and pastries along the local commercial corridors
- Take a short drive to Lakefront Park in nearby downtown Kissimmee for waterfront views
Local favorites
- Melao Bakery · Puerto Rican Bakery & Restaurant · 4.4★ (4850)Popular local bakery serving traditional Puerto Rican breakfast, pastries, and savory hot plates.
- Lechonera El Barrio · Latin American Restaurant · 4.3★ (1120)Casual eatery renowned for authentic roasted pork, yellow rice, and Caribbean sides.
- Pizzeria Fabrizio · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (510)Neighborhood favorite dishing up New York-style thin crust pizzas, calzones, and wings.
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.