Is North Winter Park 2 safe?
Winter Park, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Winter Park 2 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Winter Park 2
“Go. North Winter Park is a quiet, comfortable suburban community with low rates of violent crime and well-maintained residential areas. While arterial corridors feature typical retail traffic and occasional petty theft, visitors will find the area very safe day and night.”
About the area
Located north of the historic downtown core, North Winter Park features established residential subdivisions, mature oak canopies, and bustling commercial strips along US Highway 17-92 and Howell Branch Road. It serves as a peaceful residential buffer between downtown Winter Park and southern Seminole County.
- Suburban Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in North Winter Park 2
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
While neighborhood streets are comfortable for cycling, dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse along main thoroughfares, though the Cady Way Trail connects slightly to the south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below state and national averages.
- Strong homeownership rates and stable household incomes above metro medians.
- Well-resourced municipal emergency services provided by Winter Park and Orange County.
Cons
- Commercial strips along US 17-92 experience periodic vehicle break-ins and retail larceny.
- Arterial thoroughfares have heavy vehicular traffic and limited pedestrian infrastructure.
- Occasional nighttime vehicle speeding on long residential collector streets.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the residential tracts, with only occasional individuals encountered near major intersections along US 17-92.
What North Winter Park 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with joggers, dog walkers, and light neighborhood school traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial corridors with standard suburban traffic flow and quiet residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe with residents walking dogs and families dining at local plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with low activity; residential pockets remain safe while basic awareness is recommended in unlit commercial parking lots.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by LYNX bus routes (such as Route 102 along US 17-92), but frequency is moderate; the Winter Park SunRail station is located about 3 miles south in downtown Winter Park.
Parking is abundant and free in private retail plaza lots and on-street along residential roads without meters or strict time limits.
Things to do in North Winter Park 2
- Stroll through Ward Memorial Park and enjoy the shaded walking paths and athletic facilities.
- Explore local independent dining spots along the North US Highway 17-92 corridor.
- Launch a kayak or relax lakeside near Lake Howell and surrounding neighborhood waterways.
Local favorites
- Antonella's Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.7★ (1150)Cozy strip-mall spot serving authentic New York-style thin-crust pizza and classic Italian entrees.
- Foxtail Coffee Co. - Howell Branch · Coffee Shop · 4.5★ (680)Neighborhood gathering spot serving craft espresso, cold brew, and fresh baked goods.
- Jeremiah's Italian Ice · Dessert Shop · 4.8★ (1420)Popular local staple famous for layered Italian ice and rich soft-serve gelati.
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.