Is Inlikita safe?
Redland, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Inlikita as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Inlikita
“Go. Inlikita is a peaceful, rural-residential neighborhood in the Redland area that presents minimal violent crime risk to visitors. It offers a calm agricultural retreat, though you will need a car for virtually all travel and basic amenities.”
Local law enforcement and county code compliance periodically target illegal dumping and agricultural equipment theft across rural Redland roads.
About the area
Inlikita is a quiet, semi-rural community nestled within South Florida's Redland agricultural belt. Known for its acreage home sites, lush tropical nurseries, and open landscape, it serves as a scenic gateway between suburban Miami and Everglades National Park.
- Rural / Agricultural
- Spacious Ranches
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Inlikita
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no public bike-share programs or dedicated bike lanes in the area; road cycling occurs on two-lane agricultural roads with narrow shoulders.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to urban Miami-Dade neighborhoods.
- Low population density with spacious, privately owned single-family properties and ranches.
- Quick driving access to prominent Redland agritourism venues, fruit groves, and nature preserves.
Cons
- Virtually zero pedestrian infrastructure with no sidewalks or streetlights along rural roads.
- High car dependence with essential retail and medical facilities located several miles away.
- Extended emergency service response times compared to denser urban districts.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Inlikita, with no encampments or panhandling found in this rural enclave.
What Inlikita is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and tranquil with light agricultural activity and zero crowd-related safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe, though sparse tree cover along roadways makes walking hot and exposed.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and peaceful, though unlit rural corridors require caution if driving or walking on narrow shoulders.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black, isolated, and silent; perfectly safe on private properties but unsuitable for pedestrian wandering.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transportation is virtually nonexistent within Inlikita; Miami-Dade Transit operates sparse bus connections along distant arterial roads like SW 288th Street, with the nearest Metrorail terminal miles away in Dadeland.
Parking is completely effortless and free on large private driveways, residential gravel shoulders, and dedicated lots at local businesses.
Things to do in Inlikita
- Tour and sample tropical fruit wines at the nearby Schnebly Redland's Winery and Brewery.
- Pick up fresh tropical produce, hot boiled peanuts, and signature milkshakes at Robert Is Here.
- Explore regional flora, exotic fruit trees, and botanical collections across local agricultural nurseries.
Local favorites
- Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery · Winery · 4.4★ (7450)Expansive estate offering unique wines crafted from tropical fruits, an on-site brewery, and landscaped courtyards.
- Robert Is Here Fruit Stand and Farm · Farmers Market · 4.7★ (13200)Historic agricultural landmark celebrated for rare tropical fruits, artisan jams, fresh milkshakes, and an animal farm.
- Knaus Berry Farm · Bakery · 4.7★ (9850)Iconic seasonal destination renowned for freshly baked cinnamon rolls, homemade ice cream, and strawberry picking.
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.