Is East Highland Lakes 2 safe?
Clearwater, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates East Highland Lakes 2 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East Highland Lakes 2
“Go. East Highland Lakes 2 is a very quiet, suburban master-planned community in northern Pinellas County with exceptionally low violent crime rates. Visitors can explore the neighborhood and nearby lakes with total peace of mind, provided they adhere to standard residential courtesies and drive carefully on local arterials.”
About the area
East Highland Lakes 2 is an established, predominantly residential enclave in northern Pinellas County known for manicured lawns, mature tree cover, and quiet cul-de-sacs. The area caters to a mix of retirees, mature homeowners, and families seeking a serene suburban setting near Lake Tarpon.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in East Highland Lakes 2
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Internal subdivision streets are safe and low-stress for cycling, with easy driving access to the Pinellas Trail a few miles to the west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are substantially lower than both state and national averages.
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and well-maintained property grounds.
- Tranquil residential streets with very little through-traffic or urban congestion.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal commercial infrastructure within walking distance.
- Occasional property crimes of opportunity such as unlocked vehicle trespass along perimeter corridors.
- High-speed arterial traffic along nearby US-19 and East Lake Road corridors.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential interior of the neighborhood, with occasional individuals visible only near distant major commercial intersections along US-19.
What East Highland Lakes 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, filled with residents walking dogs and exercising along shaded sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and tranquil with low vehicular traffic inside the residential community streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful neighborhood atmosphere with residents relaxing at home and well-lit residential streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very quiet; safe, though limited commercial activity means you will need a car.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority), with limited bus routes operating on major perimeter thoroughfares like US-19; a personal vehicle or rideshare is practically required.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways, residential off-street parking, and free surface lots at all adjacent shopping centers.
Things to do in East Highland Lakes 2
- Take a scenic walk or jog along the peaceful residential lakes and greenbelt loops.
- Enjoy lakeside recreation and wildlife viewing nearby at John Chesnut Sr. Park on Lake Tarpon.
- Play a round of golf at one of the several championship golf courses just minutes away.
Local favorites
- The Lucky Dill Deli · Deli / Restaurant · 4.5★ (8650)Famous New York-style deli and bakery serving massive sandwiches, pastrami, and oversized desserts.
- Fireside Pizza Cafe · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)Cozy neighborhood pizzeria offering wood-fired specialty pies, pastas, and craft beer.
- Thirsty Marlin · Seafood Restaurant & Bar · 4.5★ (3200)Lively open-air coastal eatery known for fresh local catch, sushi rolls, and tropical cocktails.
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.