Is North Andover Lakes safe?
Orlando, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Andover Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Andover Lakes
“Go. North Andover Lakes is a tranquil, established suburban neighborhood in East Orlando with low violent crime rates. While it lacks commercial tourist attractions within its interior, it is a safe and hospitable community for visitors and families.”
About the area
North Andover Lakes is a quiet residential enclave characterized by single-family homes, cul-de-sacs, and community retention ponds in southeast Orlando. It provides a peaceful, suburban environment with convenient access to Orlando International Airport, the Central Florida Greenway (SR 417), and the East-West Expressway (SR 408).
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in North Andover Lakes
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 41/100
Internal streets are calm and safe for leisure cycling, but surrounding multi-lane arterials lack separated bike lanes, and there is no direct connection to regional paved greenways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below the Orlando municipal average
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with stable median household incomes
- Peaceful, low-traffic residential streets safe for daytime and evening walks
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Strictly residential interior with zero walkable dining or commercial retail options
- Car dependency requires navigating high-speed traffic on surrounding arterials like Curry Ford Road
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within North Andover Lakes, with occasional panhandling limited to busy commercial intersections along Curry Ford Road.
What North Andover Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out of the subdivision.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and family-oriented with minimal traffic and children arriving home from local schools.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe for neighborhood walks along illuminated suburban streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity and quiet, requiring only standard suburban vigilance regarding vehicle security.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by LYNX, with Route 15 operating along Curry Ford Road, though stops require a 15-to-25 minute walk from the neighborhood interior; SunRail commuter rail is not easily accessible.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with driveways and private garages accommodating most vehicles, along with plentiful, free residential street parking subject to standard subdivision regulations.
Things to do in North Andover Lakes
- Walk or jog along the quiet residential loops and community ponds
- Visit nearby Downey Park for playgrounds, splash pads, sports fields, and a dog park
- Sample diverse dining spots along the Curry Ford Road and Chickasaw Trail corridors
Local favorites
- Border Grill Fresh-Mex · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1420)A bustling, casual neighborhood counter serving hearty tacos, burritos, and fresh Mexican plates.
- Donut King · Bakery · 4.5★ (1950)Beloved local shop famous for artisanal donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and Southern-style diner fare.
- Lechonera Latina · Puerto Rican Restaurant · 4.3★ (2240)Casual cafeteria-style staple offering authentic roast pork, plantains, and classic Caribbean comfort food.
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.