Is North Kendall West 3 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 3 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Kendall West 3
“Go. North Kendall West is a peaceful, family-oriented suburban community in southwest Miami-Dade County with low violent crime rates. While it is primarily residential without signature tourist attractions, it offers a secure and quiet environment for visitors staying in the area.”
About the area
North Kendall West is an established suburban neighborhood defined by Mediterranean-style single-family houses, townhome developments, and convenient neighborhood shopping plazas. It is home to a predominantly Hispanic, middle-income population that maintains a tranquil, residential lifestyle.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in North Kendall West 3
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations, and cyclists must share multi-lane arterial roads or use sidewalk pathways due to a lack of dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than metropolitan Miami averages.
- Well-maintained residential housing stock with high homeownership rates.
- Clean, family-friendly public parks and neighborhood athletic facilities.
- Close proximity to authentic Latin American dining and bakeries.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with significant peak-hour congestion on east-west corridors.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins in commercial parking lots.
- Very limited cultural attractions or nightlife within walking distance.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in this residential suburb, with occasional individuals seen near major commercial plazas along Kendall Drive, but no permanent encampments.
What North Kendall West 3 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with morning joggers, dog walkers, and routine school and commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with standard commercial bustle around local grocery stores and strip malls.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and community-focused as families return home and patronize local casual restaurants.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and deserted; streets are safe, though standard awareness of parked vehicles in open lots is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates several Metrobus routes through the area, notably Route 88 along Kendall Drive, connecting eastward to the Dadeland South Metrorail station roughly 9 miles away.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, consisting of spacious strip-mall surface lots and private residential driveways.
Things to do in North Kendall West 3
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, walking paths, and sports courts at nearby Westwind Lakes Park.
- Sample authentic Cuban espresso and pastries at local neighborhood ventanitas.
- Explore community sports fields and picnic areas at Olympic Park.
Local favorites
- El Rinconcito Latino · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (2150)A vibrant neighborhood staple serving generous portions of classic Cuban dishes, sandwiches, and cafecito.
- El Atlakat Restaurant · Salvadoran Restaurant · 4.4★ (1580)Casual Latin American eatery known for handcrafted pupusas and traditional Central American comfort food.
- Fuji Hana · Japanese & Thai Restaurant · 4.3★ (940)Popular local spot offering fresh sushi rolls, Thai curries, and hibachi-style dishes in a relaxed 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.