Is Miami Lakes safe?
Miami Lakes, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Miami Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Miami Lakes
“Go. Miami Lakes is an exceptionally safe, picturesque master-planned suburb that offers tree-lined canals, scenic parks, and a pedestrian-friendly Main Street. Visitors will encounter minimal safety risks beyond standard suburban property precautions such as locking parked vehicles.”
About the area
Designed as a tranquil garden city in northwest Miami-Dade County, Miami Lakes is defined by interconnected curving lakes, expansive tree canopies, and classic Spanish-Mediterranean architecture. Its central hub, Main Street, features boutique shopping, dining, and community events in a secure suburban environment.
- Family-Friendly
- Master-Planned
- Tree-Lined / Lakeside
- Suburban Oasis
Walking and biking in Miami Lakes
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Residential streets and lake perimeters feature wide sidewalks and greenway paths, though protected bike lanes along major thoroughfares like NW 67th Avenue are limited; no major commercial bike-share system is present.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in Miami-Dade County due to dedicated municipal policing
- High median household income above $85,000 paired with a low poverty rate under 8%
- Well-maintained public spaces, clean neighborhood lakes, and dedicated tree-canopied trails
- Active, family-oriented community center and shopping village on Main Street
Cons
- Isolated from downtown Miami with significant highway congestion during peak rush hours
- Occasional vehicle burglaries and catalytic converter thefts reported in commercial parking lots
- Heavy reliance on personal automobiles for travel outside the town center
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Miami Lakes, with no established encampments or persistent street panhandling due to active suburban zoning and municipal services.
What Miami Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and residents commuting along quiet residential parkways.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy around Main Street and local shopping centers with shoppers and diners enjoying a safe, pleasant environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Vibrant and calm near the town center as families and professionals gather for patio dining and casual strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark in residential areas with minimal activity and regular local police patrols ensuring safety.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates local bus routes like Route 54 and Route 73 connecting the area to regional hubs, but there is no direct Metrorail station within walking distance (the nearest rail connection is Palmetto Metrorail Station roughly 5 miles south). The Town of Miami Lakes operates a free local Freebie on-demand shuttle and fixed-route circulator buses.
Parking is abundant and largely free across the town, including multi-level free municipal parking garages and surface lots around Main Street and neighborhood strip malls.
Things to do in Miami Lakes
- Stroll, dine, and shop along Main Street with its brick-paved sidewalks and fountain plazas
- Play a round of golf at the historic Miami Lakes Golf Club
- Enjoy lakeside jogging and community recreation at Miami Lakes Optimist Park
Local favorites
- Trattoria Pampered Chef · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1050)A cozy, long-standing local favorite serving handmade pastas and traditional Italian entrees.
- Novecento Miami Lakes · Argentine Restaurant · 4.4★ (1620)Popular bistro specializing in Argentine steaks, empanadas, and craft cocktails with patio seating.
- Vicky Bakery Miami Lakes · Cuban Bakery · 4.3★ (1180)Neighborhood staple offering fresh Cuban pastries, pastelitos, croquetas, and café con leche.
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.