Is Pershing safe?
Orlando, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pershing as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Pershing
“Go. Pershing is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban community in southeast Orlando that is generally safe for everyday visits. While major commercial arterials bordering the area experience typical property crime and traffic, residential streets remain calm and peaceful.”
About the area
Pershing is an established mid-century neighborhood located southeast of downtown Orlando, bordered by Conway and Goldenrod. It consists primarily of single-family ranch homes, pocket parks, and convenient strip plazas featuring local dining. It offers a relaxed, unpretentious slice of suburban Orlando life close to Orlando International Airport.
- Suburban Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Established
Walking and biking in Pershing
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 50/100
There are no dedicated city bike-share stations, and while residential streets are comfortable for cycling, major arteries lack protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are substantially lower than Orlando citywide averages.
- Established, owner-occupied single-family residential blocks with minimal through-traffic.
- Convenient location situated between downtown Orlando and Orlando International Airport.
- Diverse local dining options and neighborhood strip retail along the main avenues.
Cons
- Pockets of property crime, vehicle break-ins, and retail theft along commercial corridors like Semoran Blvd and Goldenrod Rd.
- Car-dependent design with poor pedestrian infrastructure along high-speed corridors.
- Lacks cohesive walkable entertainment or historic downtown districts.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential neighborhoods, though occasional individuals and panhandling can be observed near major intersections along Semoran Boulevard and Goldenrod Road.
What Pershing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, exercising, and commuting to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet in residential quarters with steady commercial traffic along the main thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm neighborhood vibe as residents return home and local casual restaurants fill up.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally sleepy and dark on interior streets; standard caution advised around poorly lit plazas and transit stops.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by LYNX, with bus routes 3 and 436S serving the perimeter corridors; SunRail commuter rail stations are located several miles west downtown and require a bus connection or rideshare.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with large surface lots at strip centers and straightforward residential street parking.
Things to do in Pershing
- Enjoy lakeside walking, bird watching, and a playground at nearby Barber Park.
- Sample authentic Latin and Caribbean culinary spots along Pershing Avenue and Semoran Boulevard.
- Play pickleball, tennis, and outdoor sports at the Dover Shores Community Center nearby.
Local favorites
- Cindy's Cafe · Cuban Restaurant · 4.7★ (1050)Popular neighborhood counter-service spot serving classic Cuban sandwiches, pastries, and strong cafe con leche.
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1620)Longtime local standby offering hearty Mexican staples, combination platters, and an extensive buffet.
- Mecatos Bakery & Cafe · Colombian Bakery · 4.6★ (1850)Lively bakery and cafe known for empanadas, arepas, stuffed pastries, and specialty coffees.
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.