Is North Jacaranda safe?
Plantation, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Jacaranda as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Jacaranda
“Go. North Jacaranda is a peaceful, well-maintained suburban enclave in Plantation with low violent crime rates and stable residential communities. Visitors need only practice standard situational awareness, primarily regarding opportunistic vehicle break-ins in commercial parking lots.”
About the area
North Jacaranda is a quintessential South Florida suburban district defined by manicured residential subdivisions, canal waterways, and lush golf course surroundings. Located just north of Central Plantation, it offers quiet living alongside easy proximity to suburban shopping plazas, casual eateries, and recreation.
- Suburban / Residential
- Golf Community
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in North Jacaranda
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share program in the area; while internal subdivision streets are pleasant for casual biking, arterial routes lack protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below regional and national averages
- High household median incomes and strong residential investment create well-kept neighborhoods
- Quiet, low-stress residential streets surrounded by green spaces and golf courses
- Convenient access to essential shopping, grocery stores, and medical services
Cons
- Isolated property crimes and vehicle break-ins in strip mall parking lots
- Highly car-dependent environment with wide, fast-moving arterial roadways
- Limited cultural activities or vibrant nightlife within neighborhood bounds
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low in this residential area, with only occasional individuals observed near major commercial intersections along Pine Island Road; there are no encampments.
What North Jacaranda is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking pets, and heading out along quiet subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with steady local traffic around retail plazas and school zones.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and family-oriented, feeling safe for walks within neighborhood subdivisions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal activity; safety remains solid though personal vehicle travel is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates bus routes along perimeter roads, notably Route 88 on Pine Island Road and Route 22 along Broward Boulevard. There is no direct rail station within walking distance; the nearest Tri-Rail and Brightline stations are roughly 8 to 10 miles east in Fort Lauderdale.
Parking is abundant, hassle-free, and almost universally free in residential driveways, condominium lots, and open commercial plaza surface lots.
Things to do in North Jacaranda
- Play a round of golf on the championship fairways at the Jacaranda Golf Club
- Enjoy sports courts, open green fields, and fitness facilities at nearby Plantation Central Park
- Sample diverse international dining along the Pine Island Road and Cleary Boulevard corridors
Local favorites
- Jacaranda Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.4★ (1150)Premier 36-hole championship golf facility featuring manicured greens and a full clubhouse.
- Mustard Seed Bistro · American Bistro · 4.6★ (720)Cozy, creative bistro serving upscale American dishes, craft desserts, and boutique wines.
- Vienna Wine Bar · European Restaurant · 4.6★ (460)Intimate dining room known for Continental-European fare, seafood, and an extensive wine list.
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.