Is Enclave at Palm Harbor safe?
Clearwater, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Enclave at Palm Harbor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Enclave at Palm Harbor
“Go. Enclave at Palm Harbor and the surrounding north Pinellas suburban corridor is a very safe, peaceful residential area with exceptionally low rates of violent crime. Visitors will face minimal safety concerns beyond basic vehicle awareness in busy parking areas.”
About the area
Enclave at Palm Harbor is an established suburban residential enclave situated in northern Pinellas County near the Clearwater-Palm Harbor border. The area is characterized by manicured multifamily communities, quiet residential subdivisions, strip-mall conveniences, and proximity to Gulf Coast beaches.
- Suburban Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Residential
Walking and biking in Enclave at Palm Harbor
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
While major thoroughfares lack dedicated bike infrastructure, the multi-use 38-mile Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail runs nearby to the west, though no municipal bike-share programs exist here.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Florida and national averages
- Strong local economic indicators with low poverty and high household incomes across northern Pinellas
- Close proximity to Gulf recreation, county parks, and golf resorts
Cons
- High-speed arterial traffic along US-19 creates substantial pedestrian hazards
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries in large shared parking lots
- Extreme car dependency makes navigating without a personal vehicle difficult
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low in this suburban neighborhood, with only isolated individuals occasionally seen near major commercial highway intersections.
What Enclave at Palm Harbor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm with light neighborhood exercise routines and morning commuter traffic starting up.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial activity along main arterials, while residential streets remain safe and tranquil.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban environment with families and diners at local restaurants; very safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with deserted streets, requiring only standard awareness of vehicle security.
Transit, parking and getting around
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) operates bus routes such as Route 19 along the US-19 corridor, though there is no passenger rail or BRT service in the area.
Parking is abundant and universally free in private apartment parking bays, condominium lots, and large suburban shopping center plazas.
Things to do in Enclave at Palm Harbor
- Explore the nearby Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail for paved walking and cycling
- Drive a short distance west to Honeymoon Island State Park for beaches and hiking
- Play a round of golf at nearby championship courses like Innisbrook Resort
Local favorites
- The Lucky Dill Deli · Deli / Bakery · 4.4★ (4850)Famous New York-style deli known for stacked pastrami sandwiches, bakery sweets, and lively outdoor patio.
- Peggy O's Kitchen & Taps · Irish Pub · 4.5★ (2150)Popular neighborhood tavern serving hearty pub fare with craft beer and frequent live music.
- Fairway Pizza & Sports Page · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Long-running community pizzeria offering thin-crust pies, wings, and sports viewing in a relaxed setting.
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.