Is North Palm Beach Northeast safe?
North Palm Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Palm Beach Northeast as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Palm Beach Northeast
“Go. North Palm Beach Northeast is an upscale, exceptionally safe coastal enclave characterized by golf courses, marinas, and peaceful residential waterways. Visitors can comfortably explore the parks, dining spots, and waterfront with minimal safety concerns.”
About the area
This neighborhood occupies the northeastern portion of North Palm Beach, bordering the Intracoastal Waterway and Little Lake Worth. It features well-kept mid-century and modern waterfront homes, top-tier municipal golf facilities, and multiple marinas. The atmosphere is quiet, affluent, and heavily car-oriented.
- Waterfront & Marina
- Affluent / Suburban
- Golf Community
- Car-Dependent
- Peaceful
Walking and biking in North Palm Beach Northeast
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no public bike-share stations in the neighborhood. Cyclists generally use low-traffic neighborhood roads and designated bike lanes along the US-1 corridor.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime and property crime rates remain substantially lower than national benchmarks.
- High household incomes, strong home values, and pristine municipal infrastructure.
- Excellent recreational amenities including the North Palm Beach Country Club and public boat launches.
Cons
- Car-dependent design with limited walkability outside of specific marina and club complexes.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle trespassing or marine gear theft.
- Limited public transportation access connecting to larger Palm Beach County employment centers.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this residential and country club district, with only occasional transient individuals seen along major commercial thoroughfares like US-1.
What North Palm Beach Northeast is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with early morning joggers, dog walkers, and golfers out enjoying the coastal weather.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure across residential lanes, with moderate vehicle flow near marina entrances and dining plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Waterfront dining areas are lively and safe, while residential streets remain calm and well-lit.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with safe, quiet streets, though lighting is subdued in interior residential cul-de-sacs.
Transit, parking and getting around
Palm Tran provides local bus service via Route 1 along US-1. The nearest commuter rail connection is the Mangonia Park Tri-Rail Station, situated approximately seven miles to the south.
Parking is readily available and free in private lots for the country club, marinas, and shopping plazas. On-street parking in residential neighborhoods is strictly regulated.
Things to do in North Palm Beach Northeast
- Play a round of golf at the Village-owned Jack Nicklaus Signature course at North Palm Beach Country Club.
- Watch boats and grab a cocktail on the marina deck at Safe Harbor Old Port Cove.
- Relax or launch a paddleboard at Anchorage Park along the protected inland waterways.
Local favorites
- Farmer's Table North Palm Beach · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1420)Upscale, health-conscious farm-to-table dining overlooking the North Palm Beach Country Club greens.
- Frigate's Waterfront Bar & Grill · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (4150)Bustling dockside spot featuring island-inspired seafood dishes, a tiki bar, and boat slip access.
- The Catch Seafood & Sushi · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Popular local establishment known for fresh catches, specialty sushi rolls, and 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.