Is North Kendall West 2 safe?
Kendall West, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Kendall West 2 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Kendall West 2
“Go. North Kendall West is a quiet, family-oriented residential suburb in western Miami-Dade County with low violent crime rates and an overall safe, low-stress environment.”
About the area
Located in the western reaches of the Kendall area, North Kendall West consists primarily of single-family subdivisions, townhome communities, and neighborhood strip malls. Visitors will find authentic Latin American dining and relaxed community parks, though a car is essential for navigating the area.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in North Kendall West 2
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations; biking is feasible along quiet neighborhood loops and park paths but less comfortable on high-speed multi-lane arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently below both national and county averages
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained residential subdivisions
- Solid middle-income economic base with low neighborhood poverty rates
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins in shopping plazas
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along major thoroughfares like SW 88th Street
- Significant distance from central Miami attractions and public rail transit
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this suburban area, with only rare, isolated individuals seen near major commercial intersections along Kendall Drive.
What North Kendall West 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents commuting, jogging, and walking dogs through neighborhood sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban traffic in neighborhood retail plazas and around local schools.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere where shopping centers remain lively with families dining out.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very tranquil and low-risk, though standard nighttime vigilance is recommended along unlit residential side streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates local Metrobus routes (such as Route 88 and Route 288 Express) along Kendall Drive, but the Metrorail Dadeland stations are roughly 10 miles east.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free in large surface lots at shopping plazas and on wide residential driveways.
Things to do in North Kendall West 2
- Enjoy outdoor sports, recreation fields, and walking paths at Westwind Lakes Park
- Explore authentic Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Colombian bakeries and casual eateries along Kendall Drive
- Spend a relaxing afternoon with family at Olympic Park's open green spaces and playground
Local favorites
- Sergio's Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (2150)A popular, longstanding family-friendly spot serving traditional Cuban comfort classics and café favorites.
- Fritanga Cañas · Nicaraguan Restaurant · 4.4★ (890)Authentic cafeteria-style eatery offering generous portions of carne asada, gallo pinto, and fried cheese.
- Don Burrito · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (740)Cozy local eatery known for hearty burritos, enchiladas, and house-made salsas in a casual strip-mall setting.
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.