Is Skye at Hunter's Creek safe?
Kissimmee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Skye at Hunter's Creek as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Skye at Hunter's Creek
“Go. Skye at Hunter's Creek and the surrounding planned community represent a secure, well-maintained suburban enclave with very low violent crime rates. While auto-oriented and quiet, it offers a peaceful and comfortable environment for visitors and residents with convenient highway access.”
About the area
Situated along the southern fringe of the master-planned Hunter's Creek area near Kissimmee, this neighborhood consists of manicured apartment developments, single-family subdivisions, and neighborhood shopping plazas. It serves predominantly as a tranquil residential hub for families and commuters navigating the greater Orlando metro.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Skye at Hunter's Creek
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 50/100
There is no public bike-share program, but internal neighborhood sidewalks and community multi-use paths offer pleasant local riding, though main arterials lack protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both regional and national benchmarks.
- Strong local socioeconomic profile with high household incomes and well-maintained housing infrastructure.
- Consistently low neighborhood vacancy rates and strict community maintenance standards.
Cons
- Suburban multi-family parking lots can occasionally experience opportunistic vehicle break-ins.
- High-speed traffic along adjacent thoroughfares like John Young Parkway creates pedestrian safety hazards.
- Highly car-dependent design requires vehicle travel for almost all recreational and commercial activities.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is exceptionally rare within the residential development and surrounding subdivisions, with occasional individuals visible only near major commercial transit stops on South Orange Blossom Trail.
What Skye at Hunter's Creek is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and safe, populated by morning joggers, dog walkers, and outgoing suburban commuters.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and orderly with steady suburban traffic around nearby shopping plazas and school zones.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and well-lit across residential driveways and complex grounds, feeling very secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with virtually no foot traffic; standard precautions like locking vehicle doors are advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
LYNX operates local bus service along nearby corridors such as Route 57 on John Young Parkway, but service is infrequent; the nearest SunRail commuter station is Tupperware Station, approximately 4 miles away by car.
Surface parking is ample and free throughout the apartment complex and adjacent shopping centers, with no metered zones or parking decks necessary.
Things to do in Skye at Hunter's Creek
- Walk or jog the scenic paved trails winding around the lakes in Hunter's Creek.
- Browse the retail shops and relaxed dining options at The Village at Hunter's Creek.
- Play a round of golf or practice your swing at nearby regional public courses such as Falcon's Fire or Kissimmee Golf Club.
Local favorites
- Miller's Ale House - Hunter's Creek · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.3★ (3250)Lively casual sports pub known for classic American eats, signature chicken zingers, and abundant TVs.
- Taqueria Las Cazuelas · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Casual Mexican outpost serving authentic tacos, tortas, and hearty platters with fresh salsas.
- Gator's Dockside Hunter's Creek · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (2100)Family-friendly sports eatery famous for grilled wings, burgers, and laid-back community atmosphere.
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.