Is Northeast Tamiami 3 safe?
Tamiami, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northeast Tamiami 3 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northeast Tamiami 3
“Go. Northeast Tamiami is a quiet, family-oriented suburban enclave in western Miami-Dade County with generally low violent crime rates. While mostly residential and car-dependent, visitors can navigate the neighborhood and its commercial perimeter safely during day and evening hours.”
About the area
Northeast Tamiami is an established, predominantly Hispanic residential neighborhood characterized by single-family ranch homes, duplexes, and convenient strip plazas. Located just west of the Florida International University (FIU) Modesto Maidique Campus, the area enjoys a peaceful suburban ambiance with easy access to authentic Latin American cuisine and everyday shopping corridors.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Culturally Rich
Walking and biking in Northeast Tamiami 3
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are few dedicated bike lanes on main arterials, making cycling challenging, and no municipal bike-share programs exist in the immediate area.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rate compared to Miami-Dade County averages
- Stable residential community with strong homeownership rates and well-kept properties
- Abundant authentic Latin American dining and bakeries along nearby commercial avenues
- Close proximity to the FIU campus, university amenities, and youth sports facilities
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and property theft typical of suburban Miami corridors
- Heavy commuter traffic and aggressive driving along major perimeter thoroughfares like SW 8th Street
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure with disconnected sidewalks in interior residential blocks
- Highly car-dependent with minimal rapid transit options
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the interior residential blocks, with only rare panhandling observed at major traffic intersections along SW 8th Street (Tamiami Trail).
What Northeast Tamiami 3 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with locals commuting, walking pets, and grabbing breakfast at strip-mall cafes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with moderate commercial activity along main arterials and very low safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Bustling strip-mall eateries and quiet residential streets, safe for neighborhood strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and mostly dark interior streets; generally safe but standard precautions against car break-ins apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates local bus routes (such as Route 8 along SW 8th Street / Tamiami Trail), but there is no direct Metrorail connection nearby; the nearest Metrorail station is Dadeland North roughly 7 miles away.
Ample free surface parking lots exist at all commercial shopping plazas, and residential street parking is free and generally straightforward.
Things to do in Northeast Tamiami 3
- Sample traditional Cuban pastelitos and cortaditos at neighborhood bakeries along SW 8th Street
- Explore the outdoor art exhibitions and campus grounds at nearby Florida International University
- Spend a relaxing afternoon walking or picnicking at Tamiami Park
Local favorites
- Pinecrest Bakery - Tamiami · Cuban Bakery & Cafe · 4.3★ (1850)Popular 24-hour Cuban bakery serving fresh pastries, sandwiches, and strong espresso.
- El Atlakatl Restaurant · Salvadoran & Latin American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1120)Laid-back dining spot known for authentic pupusas, plantains, and traditional Central American dishes.
- Asador 5 De Mayo · Mexican Grill · 4.5★ (790)Casual eatery serving hearty grilled meats, tacos, and traditional Mexican staples.
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.