Is Meadow Woods safe?
Orlando, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Meadow Woods as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Meadow Woods
“Go. Meadow Woods is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban community that is generally safe for visitors staying in local rentals or traveling through south Orange County. While typical suburban property theft like vehicle break-ins occurs occasionally, violent crime is low compared to central Orlando.”
About the area
Meadow Woods is a sprawling suburban census-designated place situated just north of Kissimmee and south of Orlando International Airport. Characterized by planned residential subdivisions, strip plazas, and a strong multicultural community, it offers a peaceful, family-oriented atmosphere.
- Suburban Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Meadow Woods
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the area, and cycling is mostly limited to neighborhood subdivision streets or arterial road sidewalks rather than dedicated greenways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently lower than Orlando city center averages
- High rate of homeownership with stable, well-maintained residential subdivisions
- Direct regional commuter rail connection via the Meadow Woods SunRail station
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle burglaries in open parking lots
- High car dependency requiring driving for almost all daily errands
- Limited tourist infrastructure and lack of walkable commercial corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Meadow Woods, with occasional individuals near major commercial intersections or transit stops, but there are no established encampments or shelters in the immediate area.
What Meadow Woods is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters heading to the SunRail station and residents jogging or walking dogs through neighborhood subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with standard suburban traffic along Landstar Boulevard and Rhode Island Woods Circle.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet across residential streets with steady, manageable commercial activity around local strip malls and grocery centers.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low on activity; safe overall, but street lighting is sparse outside main arterial roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
Served by LYNX bus routes (such as Route 418 and 18) and the Meadow Woods SunRail commuter rail station, providing direct regional rail service north to downtown Orlando and south to Poinciana.
Parking is abundant, free, and straightforward across shopping plaza lots and residential driveways, with no metered parking or paid garages.
Things to do in Meadow Woods
- Catch a commuter train or explore local transit at the Meadow Woods SunRail Station
- Enjoy outdoor sports and playground amenities at Meadow Woods Recreation Center and Park
- Sample authentic Puerto Rican and Latin American cuisine at neighborhood eateries along Landstar Boulevard
Local favorites
- Lechonera El Barrio · Puerto Rican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1280)Popular casual spot serving roasted pork, mofongo, yellow rice, and traditional island sides.
- Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (2150)Vibrant dining venue offering upscale Mexican dishes, fresh guacamole, and specialty margaritas.
- Pita Stop · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.6★ (490)Family-run counter-service joint preparing fresh shawarma, gyros, and hummus platters.
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.