Is Haverhill safe?
Haverhill, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Haverhill as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Haverhill
“Go. Haverhill is a quiet, small residential town just west of West Palm Beach with low violent crime rates. While there are few traditional tourist attractions, it is a safe and peaceful stop for lodging or dining along the perimeter corridors.”
About the area
Haverhill is an incorporated enclave in central Palm Beach County characterized by single-family ranch homes, horse-friendly lots, and light suburban commerce. Its location adjacent to Palm Beach International Airport makes it convenient, though aircraft noise is a regular presence.
- Suburban Enclave
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
- Airport Adjacent
Walking and biking in Haverhill
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There is no public bike-share system in Haverhill, but internal residential roads have light traffic suitable for casual biking, connecting to broader Palm Beach County cycling routes with caution on major arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rate compared to neighboring urban West Palm Beach sectors
- Solid homeownership rates fostering stable, residential neighborhood streets
- Quick vehicular access to major highways (I-95, Florida's Turnpike) and PBI airport
Cons
- Commercial borders along Belvedere Road and Haverhill Road experience occasional vehicle break-ins and property theft
- Persistent low-altitude aircraft noise due to proximity to airport runways
- Lack of dedicated pedestrian infrastructure on primary arterial thoroughfares
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant presence within residential Haverhill, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen along major bus stops on Belvedere Road.
What Haverhill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents walk dogs and commute to work across Palm Beach County.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Suburban and quiet within interior streets, with steady commercial traffic along Haverhill and Belvedere Roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down with low pedestrian activity, perfectly safe for walking neighborhood loops.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity with occasional aircraft overhead; standard suburban precautions apply near primary commercial avenues.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Palm Tran bus routes (notably Route 43 along Belvedere Rd and Route 33 on Australian Ave), while the nearest Tri-Rail commuter rail station is West Palm Beach Station, approximately 4 miles to the east.
Parking is abundant and universally free across town parks, commercial plazas, and residential private driveways, with no metered parking zones.
Things to do in Haverhill
- Relax or let kids play at Haverhill Town Hall Park with its shaded playground and sports courts
- Play a round of golf at the nearby West Palm Beach Golf Course or Drive Shack entertainment complex
- Explore native equestrian-friendly suburban acreage along quiet perimeter streets
Local favorites
- Tacos Al Carbon · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (3200)A legendary 24/7 local favorite just outside the town line serving authentic street tacos, burritos, and fresh salsas.
- Bimini Twist · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1650)Casual, tropical-themed eatery offering fresh catch specials, steaks, and a lively outdoor patio.
- Haverhill Town Hall Park · Municipal Park · 4.6★ (110)The civic and recreational heart of the town featuring green spaces, pavilions, and sports courts.
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.