Is North Lindgren safe?
Richmond West, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Lindgren as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Lindgren
“Go. North Lindgren in Richmond West is a quiet, well-maintained suburban residential enclave in southwest Miami-Dade County. While it offers virtually no dedicated tourist attractions, it is very safe for visitors staying in local vacation rentals or visiting family.”
About the area
North Lindgren is a classic South Florida suburban neighborhood characterized by single-family homes, modest subdivisions, and quiet cul-de-sacs. The area boasts high homeownership rates, well-kept yards, and minimal street activity outside of daily commuting and family routines.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in North Lindgren
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There are no bike-share stations, but neighborhood streets have low speed limits; dedicated bike paths connect nearby towards Zoo Miami and perimeter canal paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below both Miami-Dade County and national averages
- Strong socioeconomics with high homeownership rates and stable median household incomes exceeding $85,000
- Peaceful, family-oriented residential streets with very low through-traffic
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal walkable dining or retail options
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins or package theft
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential loops at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within this purely residential pocket, with only occasional individuals seen near major commercial intersections along SW 137th Ave or SW 152nd St.
What North Lindgren is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe as residents commute to work, jog, or walk dogs along residential sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere with school buses and standard local traffic returning home safely.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and secure, with families outside and light residential vehicle traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and safe, though sidewalks can be dark and quiet after midnight.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit provides bus service along peripheral thoroughfares like SW 137th Ave (Routes 137 and 252), connecting to the Metrorail at Dadeland South roughly 9 miles away.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample residential driveways, open curb parking on side streets, and generous surface lots at local shopping centers.
Things to do in North Lindgren
- Walk, jog, or play basketball at nearby Chuck Pezoldt Park
- Explore local Latin bakeries and casual eateries along SW 137th Avenue (Lindgren Road)
- Take a short drive to Zoo Miami and the Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park nearby
Local favorites
- Novecento Kendall · Argentine Restaurant · 4.5★ (1850)Popular bistro nearby serving classic Argentine steaks, pasta, and empanadas.
- Sergio's Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (2100)Longtime local spot for authentic Cuban sandwiches, cafecito, and classic platters.
- Pinecrest Bakery - SW 152nd St · Bakery · 4.3★ (920)24-hour Cuban bakery offering pastelitos, sandwiches, espresso, and customized cakes.
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.