Is East Green-Mar Acres safe?
Kendall, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates East Green-Mar Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East Green-Mar Acres
“Go. East Green-Mar Acres is a calm, established suburban enclave in Kendall with very low violent crime rates and stable residential blocks. Visitors and residents face few safety concerns beyond basic situational awareness regarding occasional vehicle property crime.”
About the area
East Green-Mar Acres is a mature residential neighborhood in Kendall featuring leafy streets, mid-century to late-20th-century single-family homes, and manicured yards. While predominantly quiet and car-dependent, it sits convenient to major commercial corridors along Kendall Drive and the Snapper Creek Canal.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential Enclave
Walking and biking in East Green-Mar Acres
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 51/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations; biking is generally relaxed on interior neighborhood roads, but nearby major thoroughfares lack dedicated protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Miami-Dade County and national averages
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties create a stable environment
- Close proximity to suburban retail centers, grocery options, and Baptist Health medical facilities
- Family-oriented neighborhood with minimal late-night foot traffic or street disturbances
Cons
- Occasional suburban property theft, particularly unlocked vehicle break-ins overnight
- Heavy car dependency with narrow residential streets lacking continuous sidewalks
- High vehicle traffic and congestion along bordering arterial roads like SW 104th Street
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential interior, with only sporadic panhandling seen at major retail intersections further along Kendall Drive.
What East Green-Mar Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with neighbors walking dogs and commuters heading out along local access roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe throughout the residential grid, with commercial traffic increasing on surrounding arterials.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented, with residents returning home and very safe conditions for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; streets are entirely calm with negligible foot traffic and standard suburban safety.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit provides bus service along peripheral thoroughfares (such as Routes 88 and 104), connecting to the Dadeland North and South Metrorail stations roughly 3 to 4 miles east.
Ample free private driveway and curbside street parking throughout the neighborhood; commercial plazas nearby offer abundant free surface parking.
Things to do in East Green-Mar Acres
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, tennis courts, and walking paths at nearby Continental Park
- Shop and dine at the open-air Palms at Town & Country center just west on Kendall Drive
- Jog or walk along the quiet residential tree-lined avenues of the Green-Mar subdivision
Local favorites
- Roasters 'N Toasters · Deli / Bagel Shop · 4.4★ (1150)Popular local Jewish deli serving oversized pastrami sandwiches, bagels, and classic breakfast fare.
- Chef Adrianne's Vineyard Restaurant and Bar · Fine Dining · 4.6★ (2300)Napa Valley-inspired fine dining known for creative modern American dishes and robust wine pairings.
- Ghee Indian Kitchen · Indian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)Acclaimed dining spot offering farm-to-table traditional Indian cuisine with modern culinary twists.
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.