Is Ormond Lakes safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Ormond Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Ormond Lakes
“Go. Ormond Lakes is an exceptionally safe, affluent master-planned residential community situated just north of Ormond Beach. Violent crime is virtually non-existent, and property crime is remarkably low, making it a peaceful and secure destination for residents and invited guests.”
About the area
Ormond Lakes is a scenic, master-planned suburban enclave known for its interconnected waterways, conservation preserves, and well-maintained single-family homes. While primarily residential and car-dependent, it offers tranquility, private walking paths, and immediate access to natural parks along the Tomoka River basin.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tranquil
- Car-Dependent
- Scenic / Nature
Walking and biking in Ormond Lakes
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no public bike-share system, but internal subdivision roads are pleasant for cycling, with direct connections to the broader Ormond Scenic Loop & Greenways cycling routes nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of violent and property crime compared to both state and national averages
- Affluent economic profile with high homeownership rates exceeding 90% and median household incomes well over $90,000
- Pristine, well-lit neighborhood infrastructure with low-speed residential traffic and extensive internal pathways
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with no direct commercial retail or dining within comfortable walking distance
- Strict HOA parking restrictions and private residential access for community clubhouse facilities
- Isolated from broader regional transit options and emergency corridors during severe coastal weather events
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in or around the Ormond Lakes community.
What Ormond Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with early morning joggers, dog walkers, and wildlife active around the lakes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet residential streets with light local traffic and landscaping services maintaining properties.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe with residents strolling the sidewalks and neighbors socializing outside.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with zero foot traffic, remaining exceptionally safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Votran serves Volusia County, but public transit does not enter the Ormond Lakes community, with the closest bus stops located miles away on US-1.
Ample private driveway and garage parking is standard; street parking is strictly regulated by HOA covenants and requires permits or daytime adherence.
Things to do in Ormond Lakes
- Walk or jog along the quiet scenic loop trails surrounding the neighborhood's interior conservation lakes
- Explore nearby nature trails and kayak launches at neighboring Tomoka State Park just a short drive east
- Cycle along the nearby Ormond Scenic Loop and Greenways corridor under moss-draped live oak canopies
Local favorites
- Houligan's Ormond Beach · Sports Bar & American Grill · 4.5★ (2100)Popular nearby gathering spot famous for 'Wally Wings' and classic pub fare.
- Stonewood Grill & Tavern · Steakhouse · 4.4★ (1650)Upscale regional dining offering prime steaks, fresh seafood, and handcrafted cocktails.
- Granada Gourmet · Specialty Food Market · 4.8★ (180)Charming boutique grocer offering specialty cheeses, wine, and gourmet kitchen gifts.
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.