Is South Country Walk safe?
Country Walk, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates South Country Walk as “Go”.
Gogo's take on South Country Walk
“Go. South Country Walk is a safe, quiet, and family-oriented residential community in southwestern Miami-Dade County. Visitors staying in local accommodations or visiting family will encounter very minimal safety issues beyond standard precautions against opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins.”
About the area
South Country Walk is a master-planned suburban community featuring well-maintained single-family homes, townhomes, and green communal spaces. It serves primarily as a tranquil residential enclave situated just north of Zoo Miami and local suburban retail corridors.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential Enclave
Walking and biking in South Country Walk
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the area, but low-speed residential roads and neighborhood sidewalks provide reasonable recreational biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Miami-Dade County urban averages.
- Strong economic profile with median household incomes exceeding $90,000 and low poverty rates.
- Well-maintained, quiet residential subdivisions with active neighborhood associations and minimal thru-traffic.
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with sparse commercial activities reachable comfortably on foot.
- Vulnerable to occasional suburban property crimes such as unlocked vehicle trespass and package theft.
- Significant distance and heavy commuter traffic when traveling to central Miami or the beaches.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within South Country Walk's interior subdivisions, with rare panhandling occurring only occasionally at major perimeter commercial intersections.
What South Country Walk is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with morning joggers, dog walkers, and school-bound traffic, offering a very safe environment.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet residential atmosphere with very little foot traffic outside of immediate park facilities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and secure, with families spending time outdoors in community spaces before sunset.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Suburban streets become very quiet and dark; personal safety remains high, though streets are deserted.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates bus routes like the 152 and 252 along outer corridors, but Metrorail rail service is far away, with Dadeland South Station roughly 10 miles northeast.
Parking is abundant and free throughout residential driveways, curbside spaces, and neighborhood shopping plazas without meters.
Things to do in South Country Walk
- Explore Zoo Miami and its surrounding conservation grounds located directly south of the community.
- Visit the nearby Gold Coast Railroad Museum to tour historic train cars and railway exhibits.
- Recreate at Country Walk Park, which features open sports fields, tennis courts, and walking loops.
Local favorites
- Capri Bakery · Bakery · 4.4★ (480)Popular neighborhood spot offering traditional Cuban pastries, fresh bread, sandwiches, and cafecito.
- Super Subs Etc. · Sandwich Shop · 4.7★ (750)Longstanding local deli known for generous, made-to-order hot and cold specialty sub sandwiches.
- Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar - Kendall · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Vibrant Peruvian dining staple serving creative ceviches, tiraditos, and traditional Andean entrees.
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.