Is Southeast Tamarac safe?
Tamarac, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Tamarac as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Tamarac
“Go. Southeast Tamarac is an established, predominantly middle-class suburban area featuring residential enclaves, 55+ communities, and neighborhood strip malls. Visitors will generally find a peaceful environment during the day, though typical urban awareness is recommended along busy commercial thoroughfares after dark.”
About the area
Southeast Tamarac is a diverse suburban sector of Broward County centered around Commercial Boulevard, Rock Island Road, and the State Road 7 corridor. The neighborhood is largely comprised of mid-century single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and strip centers offering authentic Caribbean and Latin cuisine. It serves primarily as a residential commuter base rather than a major tourist hub.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse Dining
- Residential
Walking and biking in Southeast Tamarac
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 48/100
No public bike-share program operates here; dedicated bike lanes exist along portions of Rock Island Road and Commercial Boulevard, but heavy vehicular traffic makes neighborhood side streets preferable for casual riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable residential pockets with relatively low levels of violent crime compared to the wider metro area.
- Strong base of established homeowners and active neighborhood civic associations.
- Convenient access to diverse independent dining, supermarkets, and essential retail.
- Proximity to central Broward County parks and recreational facilities.
Cons
- Higher rates of opportunistic property crime and vehicle break-ins along commercial corridors and apartment lots.
- Fast-moving arterial traffic creating hazardous conditions for pedestrians crossing major boulevards.
- Lower median household incomes and pockets of aging rental infrastructure compared to western Tamarac.
Homelessness: Homelessness is rarely visible within the interior residential neighborhoods, though occasional panhandling is seen near major intersections along Commercial Boulevard and State Road 7.
What Southeast Tamarac is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with commuters heading out and local residents walking dogs along subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial activity in plaza parking lots with standard daytime suburban safety levels.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential areas with steady dinner crowds at strip mall restaurants; safe with standard awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Interior residential streets are quiet and low-risk, but main corridor gas stations along SR 7 warrant caution.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Broward County Transit (BCT), with Route 55 along Commercial Boulevard and Route 18 on SR 7 providing the main bus connections; the nearest passenger rail is the Cypress Creek Tri-Rail station roughly 5 miles east.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free in large surface lots fronting shopping centers and via private driveways in residential sectors.
Things to do in Southeast Tamarac
- Walk the scenic canal paths and enjoy green space at nearby Caporella Park.
- Sample regional Caribbean and authentic dim sum along the Commercial Boulevard culinary corridor.
- Participate in community classes, sports, or fitness amenities at the Tamarac Community Center just up the road.
Local favorites
- Hong Kong City BBQ · Chinese Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Renowned Cantonese destination serving roast duck, crispy pork belly, and traditional dim sum.
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.1★ (1420)Popular counter-serve outpost offering generous portions of jerk chicken, oxtail, and plantains.
- Woody's Burgers · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)Laid-back local staple known for craft burgers, hand-cut fries, and milkshakes.
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.