Is East Seminole Manor safe?
Seminole Manor, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Seminole Manor as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Seminole Manor
“Go with care. East Seminole Manor is a modest, working-class residential neighborhood in central Palm Beach County with little commercial activity for typical tourists. While serious violent crime is relatively low, occasional property crime and vehicle break-ins occur, making basic situational awareness advisable.”
About the area
East Seminole Manor is an unincorporated residential community situated near Lantana and Greenacres in Palm Beach County. It is comprised predominantly of mid-century single-family homes, duplexes, and local community parks. Visitors will find a quiet suburban pocket heavily oriented toward local residents rather than tourism.
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in East Seminole Manor
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There are no bike-share kiosks in the neighborhood; biking is mostly restricted to low-speed residential streets due to limited protected bike lanes on surrounding arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to nearby dense urban corridors
- Quiet, residential streets with relatively low through-traffic
- Close proximity to Lake Worth Beach and Boynton Beach amenities via car
- Established, long-term homeowner and family presence
Cons
- Incidents of property crime, opportunistic theft, and vehicle break-ins
- Lower median household income and older infrastructure compared to surrounding suburbs
- Lack of pedestrian infrastructure such as contiguous sidewalks and street lighting on residential blocks
- Extremely car-dependent with minimal local dining or attractions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the interior residential streets, with occasional unhoused individuals seen near commercial shopping plazas and bus stops along Military Trail and Lantana Road.
What East Seminole Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading to work and children heading to school buses.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban streets with minimal pedestrian foot traffic and warm, calm conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe, though low street lighting makes walking along streets lacking sidewalks uncomfortable.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet, but limited lighting and isolated streets warrant standard precautions against vehicle prowlers.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Palm Tran, primarily running along major perimeter thoroughfares like Military Trail (Route 3) and Lantana Road, with the nearest Tri-Rail commuter rail station located roughly 5 miles away in Boynton Beach or Lake Worth.
Parking is abundant and free throughout residential driveways and adjacent commercial strips; there are no parking meters or parking garages.
Things to do in East Seminole Manor
- Relax and play outdoor sports at the nearby Seminole Palms Park
- Explore local Latin American bakeries and markets along nearby Military Trail and Lake Worth Road
- Take a short drive east to visit the beaches and pier at Lake Worth Beach
Local favorites
- Tacos Al Carbon · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (3200)A popular 24/7 Mexican eatery nearby serving authentic street tacos and grilled meats.
- Havana Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.5★ (4600)A well-known local staple nearby offering classic Cuban fare and a 24-hour walk-up coffee window.
- Lucerne Lakes Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.1★ (290)A relaxed public golf course just northwest of the area featuring well-kept greens.
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.