Is Southwest Kendall West 2 safe?
Kendall West, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southwest Kendall West 2 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southwest Kendall West 2
“Go. Southwest Kendall West is a quiet, family-centric residential suburb in western Miami-Dade with consistently low rates of violent crime. While there is little in the way of tourist attractions or nightlife, visitors will find safe residential streets, suburban convenience, and authentic Latin dining.”
About the area
Situated in western Miami-Dade County, this neighborhood is characterized by residential subdivisions, cul-de-sacs, and neighborhood strip malls. It is a stable, middle-class community largely populated by working families and commuters.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Southwest Kendall West 2
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the area; residential roads are flat and manageable for casual riding, but arterial corridors lack protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Miami-Dade County urban averages.
- Strong homeownership rates and well-maintained single-family housing stock.
- Quiet, family-oriented atmosphere with minimal street-level disturbances.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins in driveways.
- Extremely car-dependent layout with long distances to major regional attractions.
- Severe peak-hour traffic congestion on main thoroughfares like SW 88th Street.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in the residential sections, with only occasional panhandling at major commercial intersections along Kendall Drive.
What Southwest Kendall West 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with school traffic, dog walkers, and residents beginning their morning commute.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with light neighborhood activity around parks and local retail centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Family-focused and pleasant as residents return home and local strip-mall eateries fill up.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with virtually empty residential streets; general safety remains high though standard awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates local Metrobus routes such as Route 88 and Route 72 along Kendall Drive, providing connections eastward to the Dadeland North and Dadeland South Metrorail stations located roughly 8 miles away.
Parking is abundant and free in private driveways, residential street spaces, and open commercial strip mall lots.
Things to do in Southwest Kendall West 2
- Enjoy outdoor sports and walking paths at nearby Olympic Park.
- Explore diverse Latin American bakeries, cafecito spots, and eateries along Kendall Drive.
- Take a quiet walk or jog along the community lakes and suburban greenways.
Local favorites
- Sergio's Restaurant - West Kendall · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (2850)A popular local fixture serving classic Cuban fare, cafe con leche, and grab-and-go ventanita treats.
- Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza - Kendall · Pizza Restaurant · 4.8★ (1250)Acclaimed artisanal pizzeria known for thin-crust star-shaped pies and burrata dishes.
- Chico's Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (3400)Longstanding 24-hour Cuban diner offering generous platters, sandwiches, and traditional breakfast.
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.