Is Pine Grove safe?
St. Cloud, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pine Grove as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Pine Grove
“Go. Pine Grove is a peaceful, family-oriented suburban neighborhood in St. Cloud that is generally very safe for visitors and residents alike. While there is little dedicated tourism inside the residential subdivisions, standard suburban awareness is all that is needed.”
About the area
Pine Grove is a tranquil residential and semi-suburban enclave located on the southeastern edge of St. Cloud. Characterized by master-planned subdivisions, spacious single-family homes, and proximity to Florida wetlands and lakes, it offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle away from Orlando's tourist corridors.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pine Grove
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no bike-share stations; biking is feasible on quiet neighborhood streets, though arterial connector roads lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to the broader Orlando metropolitan area
- High rate of single-family homeownership and well-maintained residential subdivisions
- Quiet, low-density atmosphere with family-friendly neighborhood parks nearby
- Easy vehicular access to US-192 and the Florida Turnpike for regional travel
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure on primary thoroughfares
- Limited commercial dining, retail, and entertainment options within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Pine Grove, though occasional individuals may be seen near major retail corridors along US-192.
What Pine Grove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with school buses running and residents walking dogs through subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic; perfectly safe for daytime outdoor activities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban environment where residents return home; streets remain low-risk and safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet due to limited streetlighting in some areas, but violent crime risk remains low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by LYNX, with limited bus coverage along major arterial corridors like US-192 (Route 10), but neighborhood streets have no direct transit service and require a personal vehicle.
Parking is exceptionally easy and entirely free, with private driveways, residential street parking, and large surface lots in adjacent shopping plazas.
Things to do in Pine Grove
- Spend a relaxing afternoon with family at nearby Peghorn Nature Park and Trail
- Take a short drive to the St. Cloud Lakefront Park for lake views and splash pad amenities
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Royal St. Cloud Golf Links
Local favorites
- Mick's Pine Grove Tavern · American Restaurant / Pub · 4.5★ (320)A neighborhood roadside staple known for casual burgers, cold beers, and friendly local service.
- Loaded Cannon Brewery Outlet · Bar / Brewery Venue · 4.6★ (110)A popular local spot offering craft brews and spirits in a relaxed tasting setting.
- Philly's Best Cheesesteaks · Sandwich Shop · 4.4★ (480)Local counter-serve spot dishing out authentic-style cheesesteaks and hoagies.
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.