Is Palm Springs North safe?
Palm Springs North, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Palm Springs North as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Palm Springs North
“Go. Palm Springs North is a quiet, family-oriented suburban community in northwest Miami-Dade County with significantly lower crime rates than much of the greater Miami metro. Visitors will find safe residential streets and pleasant local parks, though there is little nightlife or commercial tourism.”
About the area
Palm Springs North is a residential census-designated place characterized by single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and several small lakes. It borders Miami Lakes and Broward County, serving primarily as an established commuter suburb with strong civic pride and well-maintained properties.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Palm Springs North
Walk score: 35/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no municipal bike-share kiosks, and while neighborhood streets are calm enough for casual cycling, dedicated bike lanes along major thoroughfares like NW 186th Street are sparse.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to broader Miami-Dade County
- High homeownership rate exceeding 80% and strong median household incomes over $90,000
- Tranquil, family-friendly neighborhood streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with very few walkable retail or dining corridors
- Limited tourist amenities and entertainment options within the neighborhood bounds
- Occasional opportunistic property thefts or vehicle break-ins typical of quiet suburban areas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential neighborhoods of Palm Springs North, with only rare, isolated presence near major arterial highway exits.
What Palm Springs North is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and commuters heading out along NW 186th Street.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere centered around schools and local parks with very low foot traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm residential environment where families utilize neighborhood parks until dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and dark on residential side streets; safe overall, though isolated for pedestrians.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Miami-Dade Transit, primarily serviced by local bus routes like Route 183 along NW 186th Street, with no direct Metrorail access nearby.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample residential driveway space, open street parking, and free surface lots at shopping plazas and parks.
Things to do in Palm Springs North
- Play sports, swim, or picnic at Norman and Jean Reach Park
- Enjoy a relaxing walk around the scenic water views at Lake Palm Springs
- Visit the nearby freshwater fishing and kayak launch spots along the canal corridors
Local favorites
- Vicky Bakery · Bakery · 4.4★ (1150)A popular South Florida Cuban bakery chain serving classic pastelitos, croquetas, and cafecito.
- Polo Norte Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (1820)Casual neighborhood staple famous for Cuban-style pizzas and traditional Latin comfort dishes.
- Mi Colombia Restaurant · Colombian Restaurant · 4.5★ (630)Authentic Colombian eatery known for generous portions of bandeja paisa and empanadas.
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.