Is Northeast Kendall West 2 safe?
Kendall West, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northeast Kendall West 2 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northeast Kendall West 2
“Go. Northeast Kendall West 2 is a quiet, family-oriented suburban community in western Miami-Dade County characterized by low violent crime rates. Visitors will find safe residential streets and bustling neighborhood dining plazas, though a vehicle is necessary to get around.”
About the area
Northeast Kendall West 2 is an established suburban neighborhood featuring single-family subdivisions, townhouse communities, and neighborhood strip centers. It offers an authentic South Florida suburban atmosphere with deep Latin American cultural influences and minimal tourist traffic.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Northeast Kendall West 2
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There is no public bike-share system in this area; cycling is comfortable within internal neighborhood loops but challenging along high-speed arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below Miami-Dade urban averages
- Stable middle-income community with high rates of homeownership and well-maintained properties
- Diverse selection of authentic Latin American restaurants and local bakeries
- Calm, family-friendly subdivision streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with significant peak-hour traffic along major arterials
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins in surface lots
- Few traditional tourist attractions or cultural landmarks within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low in this suburban neighborhood, with rare sightings limited to occasional individuals near major commercial intersections.
What Northeast Kendall West 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, exercising, and commuting out of the subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and low-key throughout the residential pockets, with heavy vehicle traffic on perimeter corridors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Plazas and family restaurants stay lively and welcoming, while side streets wind down quietly.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdivisions are dark and quiet; safety remains good, though low pedestrian presence means using standard night awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Miami-Dade Transit, primarily via Metrobus routes along Sunset Drive (Route 72) and Kendall Drive (Route 88), connecting east to the Dadeland North Metrorail station about eight miles away.
Parking is free and widely available in open commercial surface lots and private residential driveways, with no metered parking zones.
Things to do in Northeast Kendall West 2
- Sample authentic Latin pastries and coffee at local strip plaza cafecito counters
- Jog or walk through the quiet residential tree-lined streets and neighborhood lake paths
- Visit nearby Kendall Indian Hammocks Park for disc golf courses, nature trails, and skate facilities
Local favorites
- Sergio's Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (2150)Popular neighborhood staple serving classic Cuban comfort food, cafecitos, and croquetas.
- Aromas del Peru · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1820)Well-regarded dining spot known for traditional ceviches, lomo saltado, and seafood specialties.
- Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.8★ (1140)Acclaimed pizzeria serving artisan thin-crust pies and signature star-shaped crusts.
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.