Is South Buenaventura Lakes 3 safe?
Kissimmee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates South Buenaventura Lakes 3 as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on South Buenaventura Lakes 3
“Go. South Buenaventura Lakes is a stable, family-oriented suburban community with relatively low violent crime rates. While it is primarily residential without major tourist attractions, it is safe for visitors renting homes or visiting friends and family.”
About the area
South Buenaventura Lakes is a quiet residential subdivision in Osceola County near Kissimmee, characterized by single-family ranch homes, scenic retention ponds, and suburban cul-de-sacs. The area is heavily car-dependent and home to a strong Hispanic cultural presence with popular Caribbean bakeries and restaurants located along the neighborhood borders.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
- Quiet
Walking and biking in South Buenaventura Lakes 3
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no bike-share system in this suburban enclave, and cyclists share standard residential roads with vehicles due to a lack of dedicated bike paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to the wider metro Orlando average
- High homeownership rates and established residential neighborhoods create a stable atmosphere
- Convenient highway access to Orlando International Airport and Lake Tohopekaliga attractions
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Limited streetlighting and sidewalk connectivity on several interior residential streets
- Complete reliance on a personal vehicle to reach shopping, dining, and transit
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the interior residential streets, with rare panhandling limited to commercial shopping centers along major perimeter arterials.
What South Buenaventura Lakes 3 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Pleasant and quiet with early commuters, school buses, and residents walking pets along the main thoroughfares.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful with minimal through-traffic on interior residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and safe as families return home and local neighborhood plazas see modest dining traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet on residential streets, requiring standard awareness for poorly lit sections.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by LYNX bus service with routes running along Buenaventura Boulevard and Simpson Road; the nearest commuter rail hub is the Kissimmee SunRail Station roughly six miles to the west.
Parking is uncomplicated and free, consisting of ample driveway space and unrestricted curb parking along most neighborhood streets.
Things to do in South Buenaventura Lakes 3
- Relax and walk the multi-use sports trails at nearby Archie Gordon Memorial Park
- Enjoy local Puerto Rican cuisine and fresh pastries along the Buenaventura Boulevard corridor
- Take a short drive to Lake Tohopekaliga for bass fishing and lakeside walking trails
Local favorites
- Melao Bakery · Puerto Rican Bakery & Cafe · 4.4★ (4200)Popular gathering spot renowned for fresh quesitos, sandwiches, and traditional hot breakfast dishes.
- El Cilantrillo Restaurant BVL · Puerto Rican Restaurant · 4.5★ (3300)Vibrant family eatery serving authentic mofongo, churrasco, and classic island sides.
- Padrinos Bakery & Restaurant · Bakery · 4.3★ (850)Casual neighborhood bakery offering Latin pastries, specialty coffees, and savory 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.