Is East Miami Springs safe?
Miami Springs, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates East Miami Springs as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East Miami Springs
“Go. East Miami Springs is a calm, historic residential enclave with dedicated municipal policing and very low violent crime. While the commercial strip along NW 36th Street to the south sees routine airport-adjacent property crime, the residential streets are pleasant, safe, and family-friendly.”
About the area
Located just north of Miami International Airport, East Miami Springs is characterized by quiet, tree-lined residential streets, Pueblo Revival architecture, and green spaces. It serves as a peaceful suburban respite while remaining within minutes of major transit corridors and the airport.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban Oasis
- Quiet
Walking and biking in East Miami Springs
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 63/100
Residential streets are calm and bike-friendly, with designated bike paths running along Curtiss Parkway, though bike-share kiosks like Citi Bike do not operate inside city limits.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Dedicated local policing by the Miami Springs Police Department ensures rapid response times and high visibility
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader Miami-Dade County averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and stable middle-to-upper-middle household incomes
- Close proximity to Miami International Airport without airport noise overwhelming the residential core
Cons
- Opportunistic vehicle break-ins along border corridors and near hotel/motel zones along NW 36th Street
- Heavy commuter pass-through traffic along major boundary roads like NW 36th St and Le Jeune Road
- Car-dependent street layout for daily errands outside of the immediate Curtiss Parkway core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential core of East Miami Springs. Occasional individuals may be observed near bus stops along the commercial NW 36th Street corridor bordering the airport.
What East Miami Springs is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with locals walking dogs, jogging along the medians, and commuting with no safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sunlit with light neighborhood traffic; walking is pleasant and safe throughout residential avenues.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and community-oriented, with families out walking and diners heading toward the Curtiss Parkway and circle areas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and sleepy with regular police patrols, though standard caution is advised when walking near the NW 36th Street commercial edge.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit serves the area primarily via Metrobus routes such as Route 36 and Route 42. The nearest Metrorail hub is the Miami Airport Station / MIA Mover, approximately 1.5 miles south across NW 36th Street.
Street parking in residential zones is free, abundant, and straightforward. Commercial centers provide free dedicated surface parking lots with ample spaces.
Things to do in East Miami Springs
- Play a round of golf at the historic Miami Springs Golf & Country Club
- Stroll or jog along the shaded multi-use path on Curtiss Parkway
- Admire historic 1920s Pueblo Revival architecture throughout the residential avenues
Local favorites
- Ceviches by Divino · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.7★ (1150)Popular gastropub serving creative Peruvian ceviches, tapas, and craft beers in a stylish setting.
- Burritoville · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.5★ (720)Neighborhood staple offering casual, hearty burritos, tacos, and fresh salsas.
- Milam's Markets · Supermarket · 4.6★ (1420)Family-owned gourmet grocery store renowned for prepared foods, local produce, and friendly service.
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.