Is Palm Beach National safe?
Greenacres, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Palm Beach National as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Palm Beach National
“Go. Palm Beach National is a pleasant, established residential golf community that is very safe for visitors and golfers during the day and evening. As with most South Florida suburban neighborhoods, standard awareness regarding vehicle lockups is sufficient.”
About the area
Palm Beach National is a tranquil residential subdivision centered around the popular Palm Beach National Golf & Country Club in the Greenacres area of Palm Beach County. It features mature tree-lined streets, ranch-style homes, and a laid-back, community-oriented atmosphere.
- Suburban
- Golf Community
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Palm Beach National
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 38/100
The interior subdivision streets are safe for casual cycling, but there are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share stations connecting to regional paved trail networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime within the residential subdivision
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Active, welcoming golf club atmosphere that serves as a neighborhood hub
Cons
- Occasional vehicle burglaries reported in driveways overnight
- Surrounding arterial roads like Forest Hill Boulevard can experience high-speed traffic
- Highly car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure beyond neighborhood loops
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential core of Palm Beach National, with only occasional individuals visible near major commercial shopping plazas along outer arterial roads.
What Palm Beach National is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with golfers heading out to the tees and residents walking dogs along quiet streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and very safe with normal residential traffic and steady golf activity around the clubhouse.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet as the sun sets over the course, offering a relaxed environment for a stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and sleepy with almost no foot traffic, though overall safety remains high.
Transit, parking and getting around
Palm Tran provides bus transit across Palm Beach County, with Route 46 running along Forest Hill Boulevard nearby, though service is infrequent and the nearest Tri-Rail station (Lake Worth Beach Station) is roughly 6 miles east.
Parking is free and easy, with abundant parking at the golf course clubhouse lot and standard residential driveway parking on neighborhood roads.
Things to do in Palm Beach National
- Play a round of 18 holes on the public course at Palm Beach National Golf & Country Club
- Enjoy casual dining and cold drinks on the patio at the golf clubhouse
- Take an afternoon walk or jog along the quiet residential residential loops surrounding the fairways
Local favorites
- Palm Beach National Golf & Country Club · Golf Course & Country Club · 4.5★ (1150)A renowned, fun-oriented public golf course famous for its lively music, friendly staff, and well-kept greens.
- Havana Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.6★ (3850)Beloved local landmark a short drive away serving authentic Cuban fare, sandwiches, and cafe con leche.
- Trophy Room Bar & Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (120)Clubhouse eatery serving hearty burgers, wraps, and breakfast specials for golfers and visitors.
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.