Is North Three Lakes safe?
Three Lakes, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Three Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Three Lakes
“Go. North Three Lakes is a peaceful, well-maintained suburban community in southwestern Miami-Dade County with very low violent crime and stable residential subdivisions. Visitors will find safe streets, quiet lakefront neighborhoods, and easy access to suburban shopping centers, requiring only routine vehicle awareness.”
About the area
North Three Lakes is a master-planned residential enclave centered around scenic artificial lakes, single-family homes, and townhome communities. Situated west of Kendall and near the Miami Executive Airport, it serves primarily as a tranquil suburban bedroom community. The area is defined by manicured cul-de-sacs, gated entrances, and convenient proximity to major suburban retail corridors.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in North Three Lakes
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 49/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in this area. Cycling is mostly confined to low-speed residential subdivision streets, as perimeter multi-lane roads lack separated bike infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Miami-Dade County averages
- High homeownership rate and well-kept master-planned subdivisions
- Strong median household incomes well above the national median
- Quiet, family-friendly atmosphere with low foot-traffic congestion
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car burglaries
- Very heavy car dependence with virtually no walkable urban core
- Sprawling roadway perimeter with high-speed arterial traffic on bounding avenues
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in North Three Lakes, though infrequent individuals panhandling may be observed near major arterial highway intersections outside the neighborhood boundaries.
What North Three Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs around the lakes, and heading out for school and work commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout residential pockets, with moderate suburban traffic along SW 137th Avenue and SW 120th Street.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down, with families at home and safe conditions for evening strolls through neighborhood streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity and safe, though streets are dimly lit; lock car doors to deter opportunistic late-night vehicle prowlers.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates local bus routes (such as Route 137 and Route 252) along outer perimeter arterials. The nearest Metrorail station (Dadeland South) is approximately 8 to 9 miles east and requires a bus transfer or rideshare.
Parking is exceptionally straightforward with dedicated driveways, private garages, and abundant free surface parking in surrounding shopping plazas.
Things to do in North Three Lakes
- Enjoy peaceful walking or jogging along neighborhood lake perimeters
- Browse shops and casual eateries at nearby London Square
- Visit neighboring Zoo Miami, located just a short drive to the south
Local favorites
- Chef Adrianne's Vineyard Restaurant and Bar · Fine Dining · 4.5★ (3450)Acclaimed rustic-chic vineyard-inspired destination serving hearty contemporary American and New World fare.
- Sports Grill · Sports Bar · 4.5★ (1950)Longstanding local hangout celebrated across Miami for its signature special grilled chicken wings.
- Aromas del Peru · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.6★ (2100)Vibrant traditional restaurant offering fresh ceviche, lomo saltado, and classic Andean specialties.
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.