Is Southwest 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 Southwest The Acreage as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southwest The Acreage
“Go. Southwest The Acreage is a quiet, semi-rural residential enclave known for spacious single-family lots, equestrian properties, and remarkably low violent crime rates. While it lacks standard urban amenities and walkability, visitors will experience a very safe, peaceful environment with virtually no personal safety concerns.”
About the area
Southwest The Acreage is an unincorporated, low-density neighborhood in western Palm Beach County characterized by multi-acre residential parcels, equestrian facilities, and peaceful tree-lined canals. Visitors primarily travel here for outdoor recreation, equestrian events, or to visit friends and family in a secluded country setting.
- Semi-Rural
- Equestrian-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Southwest The Acreage
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share programs or dedicated on-street bike lanes; cycling is limited to quiet residential roads or unpaved canal berms and multi-use equestrian trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent crime rate compared to regional and national averages
- High median household income exceeding $95,000 and homeownership rates above 90%
- Spacious, low-density residential environment with minimal urban noise and congestion
- Close proximity to large regional nature areas and equestrian parks
Cons
- Complete car dependency with narrow, poorly lit roads and unpaved swales
- Higher risk of property theft targeting outdoor equipment, ATVs, and trailers
- Drainage canals and lack of sidewalks pose physical hazards for pedestrians at night
- Emergency services and healthcare facilities have longer response and travel times
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is essentially non-existent in this area due to its strictly low-density residential zoning, lack of commercial foot traffic, and absence of public shelters.
What Southwest The Acreage is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and scenic with neighbors tending horses, walking dogs, and departing for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and low-key with light local traffic and service vehicles navigating the residential grid.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and very tranquil as families return home, though roads darken significantly with little public lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with virtually no street crime, though walking along unlit roads with deep canals requires caution.
Transit, parking and getting around
Palm Tran provides bus service throughout Palm Beach County, but fixed routes do not penetrate the interior residential streets of The Acreage; the nearest limited service runs along Southern Boulevard (State Road 80) via Palm Tran Route 40.
Parking is exceptionally easy with large private driveways and free surface lots at local shopping plazas, though parking on swales or unpaved road shoulders is regulated.
Things to do in Southwest The Acreage
- Spend a family day exploring drive-through wildlife at nearby Lion Country Safari
- Ride horses or watch equestrian events at Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park
- Walk trails and enjoy sports facilities at Acreage Community Park
Local favorites
- Kickback Neighborhood Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (720)A welcoming community pub serving burgers, wings, and craft beers on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road.
- Mario's Pizza & Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (410)Casual strip-mall eatery offering classic New York style pizzas, calzones, and pasta dishes.
- Loxahatchee Ice Cream Co · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (330)Popular local sweet shop offering artisan hand-scooped ice cream flavors, shakes, and sundaes.
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.