Is Emerald Hills safe?
Hollywood, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Emerald Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Emerald Hills
“Go. Emerald Hills is one of Hollywood's safest, most peaceful, and affluent residential enclaves. Centered around a championship golf course with manicured estates and quiet residential loops, it presents minimal safety concerns for visitors. Standard suburban awareness is all that is needed.”
About the area
Emerald Hills is an upscale, well-established neighborhood known for its scenic tree canopy, quiet cul-de-sacs, and active community presence. Built largely around The Club at Emerald Hills, the area features well-maintained single-family homes, excellent property upkeep, and close proximity to regional transport corridors.
- Affluent Residential
- Golf Community
- Quiet / Suburban
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Emerald Hills
Walk score: 36/100 · Bike score: 49/100
There are no dedicated bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, but the wide, low-speed interior residential streets provide comfortable recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are significantly lower than both city and regional averages.
- High household income levels and strong rates of owner-occupied housing foster well-kept properties.
- Active neighborhood foot traffic with community members, joggers, and families walking daily.
Cons
- Heavily residential interior requires driving to reach most retail, dining, and entertainment options.
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins on unlocked cars near perimeter access routes.
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential loops at night.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets of Emerald Hills, with only occasional individuals seen near major commercial plazas along Stirling Road.
What Emerald Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with early morning joggers, dog walkers, and golfers on the greens.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and bright with light residential traffic and very low risk for pedestrians.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and pleasant as residents take sunset walks along the interior residential loops.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very quiet; walking is safe, though darker streets require personal awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes like Route 16 along peripheral thoroughfares like Stirling Road, but interior service is absent. The nearest Tri-Rail commuter rail hub is the Sheridan Street Station, located about two miles east.
Parking is straightforward with ample dedicated lots at golf and commercial facilities, while residential parking is primarily in private driveways with street parking subject to municipal and HOA regulations.
Things to do in Emerald Hills
- Play a championship round at The Club at Emerald Hills golf course.
- Take a quiet walk or jog along the shaded perimeter loop of Emerald Way.
- Sample kosher bakeries and specialty delis along nearby Stirling Road.
Local favorites
- The Club at Emerald Hills · Golf Course & Country Club · 4.3★ (840)Acclaimed championship 18-hole golf facility known for challenging greens and lush landscaping.
- Aroma Kosher Market & Catering · Kosher Grocery & Deli · 4.4★ (920)Popular full-service market offering gourmet prepared dishes, fresh meats, and bakery goods.
- Pita Plus · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)Casual eatery serving authentic shawarma, falafel platters, and fresh pita sandwiches.
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.