Is Kings Point safe?
Delray Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Kings Point as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Kings Point
“Go. Kings Point is a gated 55-and-over active adult community with exceptionally low crime rates and round-the-clock security checkpoints. Visitors coming to see family or attend events at the community clubhouse will find a remarkably quiet, structured, and secure environment.”
About the area
Located west of downtown Delray Beach, Kings Point is an expansive master-planned retirement enclave comprising thousands of condominiums across multiple gated sections. The neighborhood is defined by landscaped golf courses, private recreational facilities, and peaceful residential lanes.
- Gated Community
- Quiet / Residential
- Senior-Focused
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Kings Point
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no public bike-share program in Kings Point; cycling is common along internal private streets, though external roads like Atlantic Avenue and Jog Road lack dedicated bike paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates supported by gated access and private patrols
- Well-maintained private infrastructure, community amenities, and quiet streets
- High rate of owner-occupied housing fostering community stability
- Close proximity to health centers, pharmacies, and senior-focused medical services
Cons
- Restricted access requiring visitor registration or host authorization at security gates
- Very car-dependent with minimal commercial dining or entertainment within walking distance
- Strict HOA rules regarding guest parking, facility usage, and quiet hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent within Kings Point due to gated entry points and continuous community security.
What Kings Point is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, jogging, and driving golf carts along internal residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light traffic moving between clubhouses, pools, and surrounding shopping plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very tranquil with minimal outdoor foot traffic outside of clubhouse events and dining areas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe with gated security active and virtually zero street-level activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Palm Tran operates Route 81 along West Atlantic Avenue bordering the community, though public transit is sparse and the nearest Tri-Rail station (Delray Beach Station) is roughly 6 miles east.
Free surface parking is available in designated guest lots throughout the community, though overnight visitor parking generally requires obtaining a guest pass at the gate.
Things to do in Kings Point
- Catch a musical performance, comedy show, or film screening at the Kings Point Main Clubhouse theater
- Play a round of golf on the executive course at Kings Point Golf Club
- Browse local goods and produce at the nearby Delray Beach GreenMarket along Atlantic Avenue
Local favorites
- The Bistro at Kings Point · American Restaurant · 4.1★ (115)A casual on-site dining spot serving classic deli sandwiches, salads, and comfort breakfasts to residents and guests.
- Burt & Max's · New American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1820)Popular upscale-casual eatery located just west at Delray Marketplace featuring wood-fired pizzas and craft cocktails.
- Vic & Angelo's · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (2450)Lively Italian restaurant in nearby downtown Delray known for wood-fired pizzas, hearty pastas, and outdoor seating.
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.