Is Franjo safe?
Cutler Bay, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Franjo as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Franjo
“Go. Franjo in Cutler Bay is a quiet, family-oriented suburban neighborhood with low levels of violent crime and well-kept residential properties. While it lacks major tourist hubs, it provides a very safe and calm environment for visitors exploring South Miami-Dade.”
Town of Cutler Bay municipal enhancements and local traffic calming projects have been recently implemented along key thoroughfares like Franjo Road.
About the area
Franjo is a predominantly residential enclave within the town of Cutler Bay, characterized by single-family homes, neighborhood parks, and tree-lined suburban streets. It serves as a peaceful bedroom community situated between Old Cutler Road and the South Miami-Dade Transitway.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Franjo
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations, but the area connects conveniently to the paved Old Cutler Trail and the South Dade Rail Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates relative to the broader Miami-Dade metropolitan area
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained yards
- Median household income in Cutler Bay sits near $85,000 with low poverty rates
- Close proximity to coastal recreation and Biscayne National Park access points
Cons
- Occasional suburban property crime, including opportunistic vehicle break-ins
- Highly car-dependent layout with minimal commercial amenities within walking distance
- Vulnerable to localized street flooding and storm surge during major tropical weather events
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in the Franjo residential interior, though minor panhandling occasionally occurs near commercial centers along the South Dixie Highway (US-1) corridor.
What Franjo is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with locals jogging, walking dogs, and commuting along Franjo Road.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with quiet streets and standard suburban school and local traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe as residents return home; neighborhood streets remain comfortable for casual evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-activity residential corridors; extremely low foot traffic but generally safe from violent incidents.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates local bus routes (such as Route 35 and nearby South Miami-Dade Busway Route 38) connecting to the Dadeland South Metrorail station several miles to the north.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with abundant private driveways and ample street parking in residential subdivisions.
Things to do in Franjo
- Play sports or relax at Franjo Park, a dedicated local community park with athletic fields
- Take a scenic bicycle ride or drive along nearby Old Cutler Road under the historic banyan tree canopy
- Launch a boat or dine by the water at nearby Black Point Park and Marina
Local favorites
- Publix Super Market at Cutler Ridge · Supermarket · 4.6★ (1450)Clean and reliable local grocery anchor serving the immediate Franjo residential area.
- Black Point Ocean Grill · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (4200)Popular open-air waterfront dining spot located just east at the marina featuring fresh catch and live music.
- Rodbenders Raw Bar & Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Laid-back neighborhood sports and seafood bar known for wings, oysters, and casual local vibes.
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.