Is North Ludlam safe?
Coral Terrace, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Ludlam as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Ludlam
“Go. North Ludlam in Coral Terrace is a peaceful, predominantly middle-class residential community with low violent crime rates. It is a welcoming and calm destination for visitors seeking authentic local dining or suburban proximity to Coral Gables and Miami.”
About the area
North Ludlam forms the northern segment of Coral Terrace, marked by modest mid-century single-family ranch homes, neighborhood markets, and lush tropical foliage. The area has a vibrant Cuban-American cultural fabric and sits conveniently alongside major thoroughfares and the expanding Ludlam Trail corridor.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in North Ludlam
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 56/100
The neighborhood borders the Ludlam Trail linear corridor, which is transitioning into a multi-use paved trail, though standard city streets lack dedicated protected bike lanes and public bike-share stations.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are substantially lower than the Miami-Dade County metropolitan average.
- High rates of owner-occupied housing and well-kept residential lots promote neighborhood stability.
- Direct proximity to the developing Ludlam Trail multi-use linear greenway.
- Convenient access to reliable local dining and nearby healthcare institutions such as Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime, especially vehicle break-ins, occurs intermittently along major commercial arteries.
- Car-centric street design with fast-moving traffic on SW 67th Avenue and SW 8th Street.
- Limited public transit coverage requiring vehicle dependency for most excursions.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential blocks, with only occasional unhoused individuals or panhandlers observed near bus stops along major transit arteries like SW 8th Street.
What North Ludlam is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with locals walking dogs and commuting, feeling exceptionally safe and calm.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Plazas and neighborhood streets experience steady, safe daytime activity with families and local shoppers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Streets quiet down significantly as businesses close, remaining generally safe for relaxed neighborhood walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet on interior residential blocks; violent incidents are rare, but standard awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit services the perimeter via Metrobus routes 73 and 8 along major corridors like SW 67th Avenue and SW 8th Street, though there is no Metrorail rail station within walking distance.
Parking is straightforward and free throughout the area, utilizing private driveways, residential curb parking, and dedicated commercial strip-mall surface lots.
Things to do in North Ludlam
- Stroll or jog along accessible completed segments of the Ludlam Trail linear park.
- Experience authentic Cuban cafecitos and pastelitos at neighborhood bakeries along the commercial borders.
- Visit nearby Schenley Park and Coral Gables attractions just minutes east.
Local favorites
- El Rinconcito Latino · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (2650)A casual local staple serving generous portions of classic Cuban cuisine and tropical juices.
- Vicky Bakery · Bakery · 4.4★ (820)Beloved family bakery famous for warm guava pastries, Cuban sandwiches, and specialty coffee.
- Frankie's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (1950)Long-standing square-slice pizzeria serving traditional crispy pies since 1955.
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.