Is Southwest Kendall West 3 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 3 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southwest Kendall West 3
“Go. This is a very safe, quiet, and family-oriented suburban community in western Miami-Dade County. Violent crime is rare, and visitors or residents only need to take standard precautions against basic property theft like locking car doors.”
About the area
Southwest Kendall West 3 is an established suburban residential pocket situated in Kendall West, featuring single-family homes, townhome developments, and quiet neighborhood streets. It offers strong residential stability with convenient access to shopping plazas, supermarkets, and local parks along the main arterial corridors.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Residential
Walking and biking in Southwest Kendall West 3
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations; biking is generally safe within internal residential subdivisions but challenging on high-speed perimeter boulevards.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and serious property crime rates compared to Miami-Dade averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-kept residential properties
- Stable middle-income households with low poverty and very low residential vacancy
- Quiet, family-centered residential atmosphere with strong neighborhood watch awareness
Cons
- Suburban property crimes such as occasional car break-ins and porch parcel theft occur
- Severe car dependency with heavy rush-hour traffic along Kendall Drive and SW 157th/167th Avenues
- Limited walkability for daily errands, requiring a vehicle for almost all outings
- Sparse evening pedestrian activity can make nighttime walks feel isolated
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within the interior residential streets, with only occasional individuals observed near major commercial intersections or transit stops along Kendall Drive.
What Southwest Kendall West 3 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with morning commutes, school runs, and joggers navigating the neighborhood sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with mild neighborhood traffic and residents running errands at nearby retail centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel as families return home; perfectly safe for evening dog walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and largely empty residential streets with minimal activity; very low risk, though staying alert is always recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is operated by Miami-Dade Transit (Metrobus); routes like Route 88 and Route 72 serve the peripheral thoroughfares. Metrorail is not within walking distance, with the nearest station (Dadeland North/South) located roughly 10 miles east.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways, residential street parking, and large free surface parking lots at all commercial centers.
Things to do in Southwest Kendall West 3
- Exercise, jog, or play basketball at nearby Westwind Lakes Park
- Sample authentic Cuban bakeries and Latin American fare at local neighborhood plazas
- Enjoy outdoor recreational facilities, playgrounds, and green spaces at Olympic Park
Local favorites
- Pinecrest Bakery - West Kendall · Cuban Bakery & Cafe · 4.3★ (1820)Popular 24-hour Cuban bakery serving fresh pastelitos, empanadas, sandwiches, and cafe con leche.
- Sergio's Restaurant - Kendall West · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (2150)Longtime family-friendly staple offering classic Cuban comfort food, bowls, and ventanita service.
- El Rinconcito Latino · Latin American Restaurant · 4.2★ (1640)Casual, high-volume dining hub known for generous portions of traditional Latin fare and fresh juices.
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.