Is South Country Club safe?
Country Club, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates South Country Club as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on South Country Club
“Go. South Country Club is a peaceful, predominantly residential suburban community in northwest Miami-Dade County that offers a stable and secure environment for visitors. While you will need a vehicle to get around and access major attractions, violent crime rates are low relative to the metropolitan area. Standard situational awareness regarding vehicle property crimes is all that is typically required.”
About the area
South Country Club is an established suburban neighborhood in northwest Miami-Dade anchored around the Country Club of Miami and quiet residential subdivisions. The community features a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and neighborhood strip malls serving a diverse, predominantly Hispanic population. It offers a relaxed, family-centric atmosphere with easy access to major regional expressways.
- Suburban Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Golf Community
Walking and biking in South Country Club
Walk score: 41/100 · Bike score: 46/100
While interior neighborhood streets are low-stress for casual biking, dedicated bike lanes along major multi-lane roads are sparse, and municipal bike-share is not available in the area.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to broader Miami-Dade metropolitan averages
- High household stability with strong homeownership rates and middle-income demographics
- Convenient regional connectivity via I-75 and the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826)
- Well-kept neighborhood parks and golfing facilities within the community
Cons
- High car dependency with sparse pedestrian infrastructure outside residential pockets
- Occasional property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins in condo and townhome lots
- Peak-hour traffic bottlenecks along major thoroughfares like NW 186th Street and NW 67th Avenue
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant presence in South Country Club, with only occasional daytime panhandling observed at major expressway off-ramps.
What South Country Club is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant as residents walk dogs, jog through residential loops, and head out on their commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active around retail plazas and school zones with steady local traffic and a relaxed, secure feel.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and settled, with families dining out locally and neighborhoods remaining well-lit and calm.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity with quiet residential streets; while generally safe, unlit areas should be navigated with normal caution.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit serves the area via local bus routes such as Route 73 and Route 183 along main corridors; the nearest rail connection is the Palmetto Metrorail Station located roughly 5 miles south.
Parking is abundant and largely free across residential developments, golf facilities, and shopping strip centers, with no metered street parking.
Things to do in South Country Club
- Play a round of golf or practice on the range at the historic Country Club of Miami
- Walk the shaded lakeside paths and use the athletic courts at Country Lake Park
- Sample authentic Latin American cuisines at the neighborhood plazas along NW 67th Avenue
Local favorites
- Country Club of Miami · Golf Course · 4.1★ (920)Historic 36-hole municipal golf course featuring championship layouts and a driving range.
- El Rey de las Fritas · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Popular local counter-serve favorite known for classic Cuban fritas, shakes, and traditional bites.
- Trattoria Pampered Chef · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (780)Cozy, family-owned trattoria serving hearty pasta dishes, baked specialties, and classic pizzas.
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.