Is Southwind Manor safe?
Greenacres, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southwind Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southwind Manor
“Go. Southwind Manor is a quiet, residential suburban community in Greenacres that offers a safe and peaceful environment for visitors. While you will need a car to access major amenities and attractions across Palm Beach County, crime levels are generally low and standard suburban awareness is sufficient.”
About the area
Southwind Manor is an established residential neighborhood in Greenacres, Florida, characterized by single-family homes, modest townhouses, and quiet residential streets. It sits within convenient driving distance of local shopping centers along Lake Worth Road and Forest Hill Boulevard, as well as nearby public parks and golf clubs.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Southwind Manor
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no local municipal bike-share service, but neighborhood roads have low speed limits, and recreational cycling is available along the paths at nearby Freedom Park and Okeeheelee Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to the wider Palm Beach County urban centers
- Stable residential community with steady homeownership and quiet residential streets
- Close proximity to family-friendly municipal parks and recreational facilities
- High rates of vehicle access and easy connectivity to major arterial roads
Cons
- Suburban property crime like opportunistic vehicle break-ins occasionally occurs
- Almost entirely car-dependent with minimal walkable commercial amenities
- Suburban thoroughfares experience heavy rush-hour traffic along major corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within Southwind Manor's residential streets, with only occasional individuals observed near major commercial plazas on Forest Hill Boulevard or Lake Worth Road.
What Southwind Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with locals walking dogs or commuting to work and school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and sunny with minimal traffic throughout the internal residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere as families return home; perfectly safe for evening neighborhood strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity with dark, quiet streets; safe, though standard suburban vigilance applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Palm Tran provides local bus service along nearby corridors such as Lake Worth Road (Route 62) and Jog Road (Route 43), but the nearest Tri-Rail commuter rail station (Lake Worth Station) is approximately 6 miles east.
Residential driveways and private community lots provide ample free parking; street parking is generally unrestricted on residential side streets where permitted by local HOA guidelines.
Things to do in Southwind Manor
- Relax, play tennis, or enjoy the walking paths at nearby Greenacres Freedom Park
- Take children to the playgrounds and community events at Greenacres Community Center & Park
- Book a round of golf at the nearby Okeeheelee Golf Course
Local favorites
- Chris' Taverna · Greek Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Beloved local Greek eatery serving generous gyros, souvlaki, and authentic Mediterranean platters.
- Eagle Grill & Oyster Bar · Seafood & American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1120)Casual neighborhood staple offering fresh oysters, seafood baskets, and cold beer in a laid-back setting.
- Tacos Al Carbon · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (3200)Renowned 24-hour casual spot nearby serving authentic Mexican street tacos, fajitas, and homemade salsas.
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.
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