Is Northeast Kendall Lakes safe?
Kendale Lakes, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northeast Kendall Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northeast Kendall Lakes
“Go. Northeast Kendall Lakes is a quiet, well-maintained suburban enclave in western Miami-Dade County that offers a very safe environment for visitors. Violent crime is notably low, and the area is anchored by stable owner-occupied housing and family-oriented neighborhoods.”
About the area
Northeast Kendall Lakes is an established suburban community filled with residential subdivisions, scenic artificial lakes, and strip-center dining. While predominantly residential and car-reliant, it offers a welcoming, family-focused atmosphere with strong cultural roots and low crime.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Residential
Walking and biking in Northeast Kendall Lakes
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
No public bike-share stations are available, but wide suburban sidewalks and lower-speed residential loops offer decent cycling, though dedicated on-street bike lanes on major arterials are limited.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime compared to the broader Miami metropolitan area
- High rates of homeownership and well-kept residential properties
- Stable middle-class economic base with low poverty and active neighborhood presence
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins in shopping plaza lots
- Heavy vehicular traffic on arterial borders like Kendall Drive (SW 88th St) and SW 137th Ave
- Virtually no traditional pedestrian nightlife or walkable entertainment districts
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in this residential neighborhood, with only occasional individuals seen near major commercial intersections along Kendall Drive.
What Northeast Kendall Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with local residents jogging along lake paths and heading out on morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active around commercial strip centers, with steady suburban traffic and a very secure feeling throughout.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in the subdivisions with family dining picking up at local plazas, feeling safe for neighborhood walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very sleepy and dark with minimal pedestrian presence, remaining safe though standard personal awareness applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Miami-Dade Transit, primarily via Metrobus routes 72, 88 (Kendall Cruiser), and 137; the nearest Metrorail hub is Dadeland North Station, roughly 7 miles east.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with vast open surface parking lots at shopping centers and designated driveways in residential neighborhoods.
Things to do in Northeast Kendall Lakes
- Play a round of 18 holes or visit the driving range at Miccosukee Golf & Country Club
- Take a morning jog or lakefront walk along the paved trails of Kendale Lakes Park
- Sample diverse Latin American cuisine at the neighborhood strip plazas along SW 137th Avenue
Local favorites
- Miccosukee Golf & Country Club · Golf Course · 4.1★ (1250)Historic championship golf venue featuring 27 holes, a driving range, and clubhouse dining.
- El Atlakat Restaurant Kendall · Salvadoran Restaurant · 4.4★ (1420)Long-running local favorite renowned for authentic pupusas and hearty Central American fare.
- Canton Palace · Chinese Restaurant · 4.3★ (860)Classic community dining spot serving traditional Cantonese dishes and dim sum selections.
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.