Is East Tamarac safe?
Tamarac, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Tamarac as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Tamarac
“Go. East Tamarac is a predominantly quiet, suburban residential area with well-established neighborhoods and active retirement communities. While major commercial corridors along State Road 7 and Commercial Boulevard experience standard suburban property crime, violent crime in residential pockets remains relatively low.”
About the area
East Tamarac is a suburban section of Broward County characterized by single-family homes, modest condo complexes, and 55-plus retirement communities alongside busy retail corridors. Visitors primarily come for neighborhood shopping, local dining spots, and convenient access to surrounding Fort Lauderdale metropolitan amenities.
- Suburban
- Retirement-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Strip-Mall Retail
Walking and biking in East Tamarac
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 46/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited primarily to standard painted road lanes along selected thoroughfares; there are no municipal bike-share stations, and cyclists must navigate high-speed vehicular traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than urban centers across South Florida.
- Well-maintained residential subdivisions with active neighborhood associations and high homeownership rates.
- Proximity to major Broward County transit corridors and thoroughfares like Commercial Boulevard and Florida's Turnpike.
- Quiet residential atmosphere dominated by established families and long-time retirees.
Cons
- Elevated rates of vehicle break-ins and retail theft along the State Road 7 and Commercial Boulevard commercial plazas.
- Heavily car-centric infrastructure with limited pedestrian buffers on high-speed multi-lane arterials.
- Pockets of aging multifamily rental properties closer to US-441 exhibit higher call volumes for non-violent police service.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is generally minimal inside residential neighborhoods, though occasional individuals or panhandlers can be observed near major commercial intersections along State Road 7 (US-441) and Commercial Boulevard.
What East Tamarac is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with local residents walking dogs and retirees exercising throughout the interior neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and generally safe, though traffic increases sharply along main retail avenues like Commercial Boulevard.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued in residential areas, while shopping center parking lots require basic situational awareness for vehicle safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet on residential lanes; commercial strips thin out, and routine precautions are advisable around late-night gas stations and strip malls.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along primary arterials, notably Route 55 along Commercial Boulevard and Route 18 on State Road 7; the nearest rail connection is the Fort Lauderdale Tri-Rail / Brightline stations, located roughly 15 to 20 minutes away by car or connecting bus.
Parking is abundant and free in neighborhood shopping center lots, and residential streets typically have ample driveway and curbside parking, though HOA restrictions often apply to overnight street parking.
Things to do in East Tamarac
- Enjoy the playgrounds, splash pad, and athletic facilities at Tamarac Park.
- Explore authentic Caribbean and international dining options along the Commercial Boulevard corridor.
- Attend community events and recreational programs hosted at the Tamarac Community Center nearby.
Local favorites
- Hong Kong City BBQ · Chinese Restaurant · 4.2★ (1180)Popular long-standing fixture renowned for traditional Cantonese roast duck, dim sum, and classic barbecue meats.
- At's A Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (560)Neighborhood strip-mall staple serving generous New York-style slices, specialty pizzas, and hearty Italian comfort food.
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.2★ (920)Casual eatery serving authentic Jamaican staples like oxtail, jerk chicken, and plantains in generous portions.
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.
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