Is Jacaranda safe?
Plantation, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Jacaranda as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Jacaranda
“Go. Jacaranda is an exceptionally quiet, upscale master-planned suburban community characterized by manicured golf fairways, gated subdivisions, and low crime rates. Visitors will find safe residential streets and convenient access to shopping centers, provided they have a car.”
About the area
Located in central Plantation, Jacaranda is a sprawling suburban neighborhood built around lush waterways and the Jacaranda Golf Club. The area features a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and well-maintained condominium complexes alongside major commercial corridors on Cleary Boulevard and Pine Island Road.
- Suburban
- Golf Community
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Jacaranda
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no public bike-share programs in Jacaranda, but neighborhood streets offer pleasant casual riding, and arterial roads feature designated bicycle lanes along portions of Pine Island Road and Cleary Boulevard.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below both state and national averages.
- High household median incomes and strong homeownership rates foster stable, well-maintained neighborhoods.
- Abundant green space and quiet residential streets ideal for daytime jogging and strolling.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins in unsecured condominium and commercial parking lots.
- Heavily car-dependent layout with arterial roadways that are hazardous for pedestrians to cross.
- Limited late-night foot traffic and nightlife options within immediate neighborhood boundaries.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Jacaranda's residential sections, with only rare transient individuals occasionally observed near commercial intersections along major county arterials.
What Jacaranda is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene, with residents walking dogs and golfers arriving at the courses in total safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Subdued suburban rhythm with steady local traffic on thoroughfares and very safe conditions throughout residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, with well-lit streets in most subdivisions and safe dining areas along Pine Island Road.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely calm and dark along residential cul-de-sacs; general safety is high, though streets are virtually empty.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along peripheral arterial roads like Pine Island Road (Route 88) and Broward Boulevard (Route 22). There is no direct passenger rail connection, with the nearest Brightline and Tri-Rail stations located approximately 7 miles east in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Parking is abundant and universally free across shopping plazas, country clubs, and residential visitor spaces. Street parking in residential areas is regulated by local HOAs and generally discouraged overnight.
Things to do in Jacaranda
- Play 36 holes of championship golf on the East and West courses at Jacaranda Golf Club.
- Take an afternoon walk or jog along the scenic canal pathways winding through the neighborhood.
- Shop and dine at nearby Plantation Walk and the adjacent Broward Mall complex.
Local favorites
- Jacaranda Golf Club · Golf Course & Event Venue · 4.5★ (1050)A premier semi-private facility offering two well-conditioned 18-hole courses and on-site dining.
- Padrino's Cuban Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.6★ (2340)A popular family-owned staple serving authentic lechon asado, ropa vieja, and mojitos nearby.
- J. Alexander's Restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2680)An upscale contemporary dining spot known for wood-fired steaks, prime rib, and cocktails.
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.