Is East Kendale Lakes safe?
Kendale Lakes, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates East Kendale Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East Kendale Lakes
“Go. East Kendale Lakes is a peaceful, established suburban enclave in southwest Miami-Dade that presents minimal safety concerns for visitors. Violent crime is rare, and while routine vehicle property crimes occur sporadically in open driveways, the area is stable, family-oriented, and generally quiet day and night.”
About the area
East Kendale Lakes is a predominantly residential suburban community situated around golf courses and scenic neighborhood lakes. It features single-family homes, townhome complexes, and neighborhood shopping plazas offering authentic Latin American dining and everyday conveniences. Visitors generally come to play golf or visit family in a low-density, tree-lined setting.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in East Kendale Lakes
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Dedicated bike lanes are sparse and mostly confined to main thoroughfares, but quiet interior residential streets offer relatively safe neighborhood cycling; there is no municipal bike-share network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below both the national and Miami-Dade County averages
- High homeownership rate and stable household incomes hovering above $80,000 provide strong community stability
- Quiet residential streets with minimal through-traffic and well-maintained public spaces
- Reliable emergency services served directly by Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car burglaries and package theft
- Auto-centric layout with arterial roads like SW 72nd Street experiencing fast-moving commuter traffic
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential cul-de-sacs at night
- Long travel times to central Miami hubs, requiring highway transit via Florida's Turnpike
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in East Kendale Lakes, with only occasional transient individuals seen near major commercial bus stops along Sunset Drive.
What East Kendale Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and very safe, with neighbors jogging, dog-walking, and commuting to school or work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful, with school buses and standard residential traffic navigating interior streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure; local shopping centers see steady patron traffic with little disorder.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street activity; streets are calm but standard personal awareness is recommended on darker blocks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates bus routes including Route 72 and Route 88 along the perimeter arterials. The nearest Metrorail hub is Dadeland North Station, roughly 6 miles east, requiring a bus transfer or rideshare.
Parking is abundant and free throughout residential driveways and commercial shopping plaza surface lots; street parking regulations depend on individual HOA rules in townhome clusters.
Things to do in East Kendale Lakes
- Play a round of 18 holes or practice on the range at the historic Miccosukee Golf & Country Club
- Enjoy casual recreation, walking paths, and sports courts at Kendale Lakes Park
- Explore authentic Cuban and Latin American bakeries and eateries along Sunset Drive
Local favorites
- Miccosukee Golf & Country Club · Golf Course · 4.1★ (1250)Historic 27-hole championship golf course featuring banquet facilities and a lighted driving range.
- El Rey de las Fritas · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (980)Long-running local staple famed for traditional Cuban burgers topped with crispy shoestring potatoes.
- Pinecrest Bakery - Kendall · Bakery · 4.2★ (1620)Popular 24-hour Cuban bakery offering fresh pastries, pastelitos, sandwiches, and strong espresso.
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.