Is North Country Club safe?
Country Club, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates North Country Club as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on North Country Club
“Go. North Country Club is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban pocket in northwest Miami-Dade County that is generally safe for visitors and residents alike. While general awareness is recommended around major roadway corridors and commercial plazas, violent crime is low and residential subdivisions are peaceful.”
About the area
North Country Club is a sprawling suburban area centered around residential subdivisions, townhome complexes, and lakes near the Country Club of Miami. The community offers a tranquil, family-oriented atmosphere with convenient access to major South Florida expressways.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Golf Community
Walking and biking in North Country Club
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations; biking is generally safe on quiet residential side streets, but major arterials lack dedicated protected bike infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to broader Miami-Dade metropolitan averages
- High rates of owner-occupied housing and well-maintained gated communities
- Close proximity to major arterial highways including the Palmetto Expressway and I-75
- Peaceful suburban atmosphere with ample community green spaces and waterways
Cons
- Occasional property crimes and vehicle burglaries in open residential parking lots
- Heavily car-dependent layout requiring driving for almost all daily errands
- Proximity to high-traffic commercial strips along NW 186th Street (Miami Gardens Drive)
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within North Country Club's residential neighborhoods, with only rare panhandling observed at major expressway intersections.
What North Country Club is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and very safe, with commuters heading out and local residents jogging or walking dogs along neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout the residential streets, with steady customer traffic around local shopping centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and family-oriented, feeling secure for evening walks within subdivisions and around private communities.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with low foot traffic; standard awareness is advised, though the risk of street crime remains low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit (Metrobus) operates routes along Miami Gardens Drive (Route 183) and NW 67th Avenue, though service is relatively infrequent; the nearest Metrorail station (Palmetto) is several miles south and not practically walkable.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with plentiful free surface parking lots at commercial plazas and dedicated driveways or reserved spaces in residential developments.
Things to do in North Country Club
- Play a round of golf on the historic fairways at the Country Club of Miami
- Walk or picnic around the scenic neighborhood lakes and community paths
- Sample Latin American and Caribbean dining along Miami Gardens Drive
Local favorites
- Country Club of Miami · Golf Club & Recreation · 4.1★ (1150)Historic 36-hole public golf course featuring classic Robert Trent Jones design and practice facilities.
- Trigo Café · Bakery & Café · 4.6★ (680)Popular local café serving Cuban pastries, artisanal coffee, sandwiches, and breakfast dishes.
- El Atlakatl · Salvadoran & Latin Restaurant · 4.3★ (890)Casual dining spot known for traditional pupusas, platters, and authentic Central American cuisine.
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.