Is South The Acreage safe?
The Acreage, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates South The Acreage as “Go”.
Gogo's take on South The Acreage
“Go. South The Acreage is an exceptionally peaceful, semi-rural residential enclave with minimal violent crime and high homeownership. While there are almost no commercial attractions or pedestrian infrastructure, visitors will find a safe, open-sky environment easily navigated by car.”
About the area
South The Acreage is a quiet, unincorporated community in western Palm Beach County known for its spacious one-to-two-acre home sites, equestrian estates, and unpaved side roads. It provides a rural retreat atmosphere while remaining within driving distance of West Palm Beach and Royal Palm Beach.
- Semi-Rural
- Equestrian
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Spread-Out
Walking and biking in South The Acreage
Walk score: 7/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike shares or dedicated on-road bike lanes, though residents occasionally ride mountain bikes on canal maintenance roads and unpaved residential streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are remarkably low, well beneath Palm Beach County and national medians.
- Strong economic stability driven by high homeownership rates and solid median household incomes.
- Spacious, low-density living with private acreage lots and tranquil residential traffic.
Cons
- Absence of streetlights and sidewalks creates severe pedestrian safety risks along unlit rural roads at night.
- Total reliance on personal vehicles, with emergency services and hospitals located several miles away.
- Occasional isolated property crimes such as theft of tools, ATVs, or equipment from exterior residential lots.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually absent in South The Acreage due to its low-density rural layout and the total lack of walkable commercial corridors or social service hubs.
What South The Acreage is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with morning equestrians and residents heading out on the paved thoroughfares.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with minimal neighborhood activity aside from delivery vans and local utility traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe, though visibility quickly diminishes across the unlit residential roadways.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black and entirely deserted, safe from street crime but unsuitable for walking due to dark roads and wildlife.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is essentially non-existent within South The Acreage; Palm Tran runs Route 40 along Southern Boulevard several miles to the south, but no buses operate within the residential interior.
Parking is completely private and ample, with spacious multi-car driveways on large residential parcels and swale parking permitted.
Things to do in South The Acreage
- Recreate at Acreage Community Park South, which features sports fields, playgrounds, and an equestrian arena.
- Ride horses or walk dogs along the extensive network of scenic canal banks and equestrian easements.
- Browse local nursery selections and tropical foliage at area agricultural and plant centers.
Local favorites
- Touch of Florida Plants & Palms · Plant Nursery · 4.7★ (140)Expansive local grower providing native trees, shrubs, and palms for large residential landscapes.
- Nicole's Village Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (540)Neighborhood standby dishing up classic New York-style pizzas, calzones, and casual Italian dinners.
- Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center · Equestrian Center · 4.9★ (90)Prominent non-profit equestrian facility offering therapeutic horseback riding and equine therapy programs.
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.