Is East Country Club safe?
Country Club, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Country Club as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Country Club
“Go. East Country Club is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban community in northwest Miami-Dade County that is generally safe for visitors and residents. Violent crime rates are relatively low compared to adjacent urban centers, though standard suburban property crime like vehicle break-ins can occur.”
About the area
East Country Club is a suburban neighborhood within the Country Club CDP of Miami-Dade County, characterized by gated townhouse communities, single-family subdivisions, and lakefront properties. It offers a calm, car-dependent residential environment bordering Miami Lakes and Hialeah.
- Suburban Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in East Country Club
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in this area; cycling is generally limited to internal neighborhood streets, as major arterials lack dedicated protected bike infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to broader Miami-Dade County averages
- Stable residential community with strong homeownership rates and well-kept subdivisions
- Proximity to major shopping, dining, and parks in neighboring Miami Lakes
Cons
- Occasional vehicle burglaries and package thefts common to suburban cul-de-sacs
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal walkable commercial corridors
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along major bordering arterials like NW 67th Ave and NW 186th St (Miami Gardens Dr)
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential subdivisions, with occasional individuals near major commercial intersections along NW 186th Street.
What East Country Club is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters, dog walkers, and joggers along neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure across residential lanes, with moderate vehicle traffic along retail plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe for walking around residential subdivisions, though commercial strips see steady patron traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and generally quiet, though isolated vehicle break-ins remain the primary minor hazard.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Miami-Dade Transit, primarily through Metrobus routes such as Route 73 and Route 183 along Miami Gardens Drive; there is no direct Metrorail station within walking distance.
Parking is abundant and free in private driveways, residential assigned spots, and open shopping plaza lots.
Things to do in East Country Club
- Enjoy outdoor sports and lakeside walking paths at Country Club of Miami South Park
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Country Club of Miami golf courses
- Explore shopping and local Latin dining along Miami Gardens Drive
Local favorites
- Sergio's Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (1650)Popular local outpost serving classic Cuban dishes, breakfast staples, and cafecito.
- Casavana Cuban Cuisine · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (2800)Lively family-friendly restaurant offering hearty traditional Cuban platters and baked goods.
- Sushi Sake Country Club · Japanese / Sushi Restaurant · 4.5★ (920)Modern neighborhood spot featuring inventive sushi rolls, hibachi, and late-night 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.