Is Northeast Coral Terrace safe?
Coral Terrace, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northeast Coral Terrace as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northeast Coral Terrace
“Go. Northeast Coral Terrace is a safe, quiet, and established residential community bordering Coral Gables with very low rates of violent crime. Visitors can comfortably explore local Cuban dining spots and residential streets with routine situational awareness.”
About the area
Northeast Coral Terrace is an older, suburban enclave in unincorporated Miami-Dade County characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes and lush tropical landscaping. It sits immediately west of Coral Gables and south of the Tamiami Trail (SW 8th Street), giving it immediate access to vibrant Latin American dining corridors.
- Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Suburb
Walking and biking in Northeast Coral Terrace
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 54/100
Dedicated bike lanes are scarce, but interior neighborhood streets feature low traffic speeds suitable for cycling, connecting eastward into Coral Gables' neighborhood bikeways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are notably below the Miami-Dade County average, backed by high residential stability.
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties foster a secure, quiet neighborhood feel.
- Immediate proximity to Coral Gables amenities, dining corridors, and hospital networks provides excellent access.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle burglaries and catalytic converter thefts occur along residential avenues.
- Heavy vehicular traffic and speeding along border arteries like SW 8th Street and SW 57th Avenue (Red Road).
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure with missing sidewalks on several interior residential blocks.
Homelessness: Homelessness is minimal within the residential core, with rare individuals visible near bus shelters along the commercial edges of SW 8th Street.
What Northeast Coral Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and school traffic navigating neighborhood streets with minimal safety risk.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with increased vehicle flow along boundary corridors; completely safe for walking.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down with pleasant dining crowds along SW 8th Street and Coral Way.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low activity due to sparse street lighting in interior blocks, though crime risk remains low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by Miami-Dade Transit bus routes along SW 8th Street, SW 24th Street (Coral Way), and SW 57th Avenue; the nearest Metrorail hub is Douglas Road Station, approximately 2.5 miles east.
Parking is exceptionally straightforward with abundant free curb parking in residential areas and dedicated surface strip-mall lots along major avenues.
Things to do in Northeast Coral Terrace
- Sample authentic Cuban fritas and traditional batidos along the historic SW 8th Street commercial corridor.
- Take a short walk or drive eastward into the shaded, historic residential streets and tree canopies of western Coral Gables.
- Explore nearby A.D. Barnes Park just to the southwest for walking paths, a nature center, and native pine rockland flora.
Local favorites
- El Mago de las Fritas · Cuban Restaurant · 4.5★ (1520)Iconic counter-serve diner world-famous for classic seasoned Cuban frita burgers topped with crispy shoestring potatoes.
- Los Paisas Bakery · Colombian Bakery & Cafe · 4.4★ (890)Casual neighborhood staple serving freshly baked pandebonos, empanadas, and strong Latin coffees.
- Taqueria Viva Mexico · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Lauded local spot offering straightforward street tacos, homemade salsas, and authentic Mexican 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.