Is Northwest Kendall West 3 safe?
Kendall West, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northwest Kendall West 3 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northwest Kendall West 3
“Go. This residential section of Kendall West is a peaceful, family-oriented suburban neighborhood characterized by low violent crime and well-maintained properties. It is safe for visitors and families, though having access to a car is necessary to explore the wider Miami metropolitan area.”
About the area
Northwest Kendall West is a predominantly Hispanic, middle-class suburban community filled with single-family subdivisions, townhome complexes, and neighborhood strip centers. It offers a calm residential atmosphere far removed from the bustling nightlife and high-density tourist hubs of coastal Miami.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Northwest Kendall West 3
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no public bike-share programs in this area; while interior residential streets are safe for casual riding, arterial roadways lack protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than the Miami-Dade County average
- High rate of owner-occupied homes creates well-maintained, stable residential streets
- Close proximity to community parks, grocery markets, and authentic Latin American dining
Cons
- Highly car-dependent layout with minimal pedestrian connectivity to major destinations
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Significant rush-hour traffic congestion along major thoroughfares like Kendall Drive
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in this suburban area, with only occasional individuals observed at major commercial intersections along Kendall Drive.
What Northwest Kendall West 3 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and embarking on daily commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet in the interior residential blocks with moderate commercial activity around strip plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Family-centric and calm as neighbors return home, with safe conditions for casual neighborhood walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street noise; safe overall, though dark subdivision roads warrant basic awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit provides bus coverage via routes such as Route 88 and Route 72 along major corridors, connecting eastward to the Dadeland North Metrorail Station located roughly 10 miles away.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with abundant spaces in strip-mall surface lots and open parking along residential driveways and side streets.
Things to do in Northwest Kendall West 3
- Enjoy outdoor soccer fields, basketball courts, and walking paths at Kendall West Park
- Explore authentic Cuban and Latin American bakeries and strip-mall dining along SW 88th Street
- Relax or exercise along the green open spaces and playground at nearby Olympic Park
Local favorites
- El Rinconcito Latino · Cuban Restaurant · 4.2★ (3850)A popular local staple serving hearty Cuban classics, cafecito, and generous breakfast platters.
- Don Camaron Seafood Grill & Market · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (3120)Lively Latin-style seafood eatery offering fresh whole fried fish, ceviches, and seafood paella.
- Pincho Burgers & Kebabs · Fast Casual Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Casual South Florida chain famous for Latin-inspired craft burgers, pincho skewers, and tostones.
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.