Is North Palm Springs Estates 3 safe?
Hialeah, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates North Palm Springs Estates 3 as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on North Palm Springs Estates 3
“Go. North Palm Springs Estates 3 is a quiet, family-oriented residential enclave in Hialeah with low levels of violent crime. Visitors will find a safe suburban environment, though there is little in the way of traditional tourist attractions directly inside the residential subdivision.”
About the area
Situated in northern Hialeah, North Palm Springs Estates 3 is a predominantly Hispanic, working-to-middle-class residential neighborhood characterized by single-family ranch-style homes and modest townhouse communities. It offers a tranquil suburban atmosphere with easy access to major commercial thoroughfares like West 68th Street and West 49th Street.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in North Palm Springs Estates 3
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
No dedicated bike-share stations exist in the immediate area; cycling is generally restricted to residential roads and standard sidewalks without connected protected greenways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rate of violent crime compared to the broader Miami-Dade metropolitan area
- High rate of owner-occupied housing fostering community stability
- Close proximity to extensive Hispanic dining, markets, and retail centers along main corridors
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets ideal for peaceful daytime strolls
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and opportunistic property theft typical of suburban Miami-Dade
- Predominantly residential with very few walkable amenities directly inside the tract
- High car dependency requiring driving for almost all daily errands
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential interior, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near major commercial bus stops along West 49th and 68th Streets.
What North Palm Springs Estates 3 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading to work and morning dog walkers, feeling very safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with light vehicular traffic and safe conditions throughout.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban streets with families at home; well-lit areas feel secure for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet; standard awareness for property/vehicle security is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates local bus routes along peripheral avenues (such as Routes 37 and 54); the nearest Metrorail hub is the Palmetto Station approximately 3 to 4 miles south, necessitating a car or bus connection.
Ample free residential driveway and street parking is available throughout the neighborhood, with free surface parking lots at all adjacent shopping plazas.
Things to do in North Palm Springs Estates 3
- Sample authentic Cuban pastries and cafe con leche at nearby bakeries along West 68th Street
- Enjoy outdoor sports and walking paths at the nearby McDonald Water Park and sports complex
- Shop for specialized Latin American groceries and goods at surrounding neighborhood plazas
Local favorites
- Trigo Cafe · Cuban Cafe & Bakery · 4.6★ (920)Popular local cafe offering traditional Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, and specialty espresso drinks.
- Morro Castle · Cuban Restaurant · 4.5★ (1850)Longstanding neighborhood staple known for classic fritas, batidos, and hearty Cuban comfort food.
- Restaurante El Malecon · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (640)Casual dining venue serving traditional Caribbean-style seafood platters and Cuban dishes.
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.