Is Southwest 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 Southwest Country Walk as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southwest Country Walk
“Go. Southwest Country Walk is a safe, quiet, and family-oriented suburban community in south Miami-Dade County. While violent crime is very low and residential streets are secure, visitors will need a vehicle to explore the area and reach nearby attractions.”
About the area
Southwest Country Walk is a master-planned suburban community featuring tree-lined residential developments, cul-de-sacs, and community parks. Rebuilt and expanded extensively after Hurricane Andrew, it primarily serves as a tranquil bedroom community with easy access to Zoo Miami and local neighborhood shopping centers.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Southwest Country Walk
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 46/100
While major perimeter thoroughfares lack dedicated protected bike infrastructure, interior subdivision loops and park pathways offer safe routes for casual riding; no bike-share programs operate here.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Miami-Dade County and national averages.
- Strong socioeconomic stability with high rates of homeownership and solid median household incomes.
- Well-maintained residential subdivisions with active neighborhood associations and neighborhood watch presence.
- Proximity to major family-friendly attractions like Zoo Miami and local sports parks.
Cons
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic property crime, such as vehicle break-ins and package thefts.
- Extremely car-dependent layout with minimal commercial activity directly inside residential enclaves.
- Long commute times to central Miami employment and entertainment hubs.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Southwest Country Walk's residential areas, with only occasional individuals seen near major commercial shopping plazas on surrounding arterials.
What Southwest Country Walk is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, jogging, and school commutes under low-stress conditions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with light traffic on interior streets and moderate activity around community parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential; families are out walking and subdivision streets remain well-monitored and secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark in residential pockets, with virtually no pedestrian foot traffic and minimal safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates local Metrobus routes such as Route 152 and Route 252 along peripheral thoroughfares like SW 152nd Street. The nearest Metrorail station is Dadeland South, located roughly 10 miles northeast and best reached by car or express bus.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with extensive driveway and curb parking throughout residential subdivisions and free surface lots in strip shopping centers.
Things to do in Southwest Country Walk
- Walk or exercise along the paved paths and open fields at Country Walk Park.
- Explore wildlife exhibits and safari tours at Zoo Miami, located just east of the neighborhood.
- Dine on diverse Latin American cuisine at the shopping plazas along SW 152nd Street.
Local favorites
- Sports Grill Country Walk · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (1850)Neighborhood gathering spot famous for its 'special grilled' chicken wings, burgers, and cold draft beers.
- Don Burrito · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (950)Casual, vibrant local eatery serving traditional Mexican platters, tacos, and house margaritas.
- Sushi Sake - Country Walk · Japanese Restaurant · 4.3★ (820)Popular South Florida chain location known for specialty sushi rolls, hibachi plates, and quick service.
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.