Is Summerfield North safe?
Ocala, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Summerfield North as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Summerfield North
“Go. Summerfield North is a peaceful, semi-rural and residential community with relatively low violent crime rates. While safe for visitors, the area is distinctly car-dependent and oriented around quiet subdivisions and highway retail corridors.”
About the area
Located in southern Marion County just south of Belleview, Summerfield North features a blend of single-family subdivisions, manufactured home communities, and open agricultural acreage. It serves primarily as a tranquil bedroom community with everyday retail and dining clustered along the US-441/US-27 corridor.
- Semi-Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban Fringe
Walking and biking in Summerfield North
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
No bike-share programs operate here, and major roadways lack dedicated bike lanes, though the paved Santos Trail system of the Cross Florida Greenway is a short drive north.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates typical of Marion County's low-density semi-rural areas
- High homeownership rate creating settled, stable residential neighborhoods
- Convenient driving access to Ocala, Belleview, Lake Weir, and regional recreation
Cons
- Opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins occur around commercial plazas on US-441
- Lack of sidewalks and minimal street lighting across most residential roadways
- Extreme car dependency with practically no public transit connectivity
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low in residential pockets, with only occasional individuals or panhandlers seen near major intersections along the US-441 retail strip.
What Summerfield North is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe with light local traffic and residents commuting along the main thoroughfares.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and moderately busy around retail plazas on US-441, with tranquil residential lanes.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet, though driving requires extra caution due to limited roadway illumination.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and isolated with virtually no foot traffic, though violent crime remains uncommon.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit in Summerfield North; Marion Transit Services offers limited curb-to-curb paratransit by reservation, and there are no rail or BRT systems.
Parking is completely free and abundant in large surface lots at all commercial plazas, and residential parking is easily managed via private driveways.
Things to do in Summerfield North
- Take a short drive to Lake Weir for lakeside dining, boating, and scenic sunset views
- Access hiking, biking, and equestrian paths at the nearby Cross Florida Greenway trailheads
- Shop for local produce and seasonal treats at area farm stands and roadside markets
Local favorites
- Francesco's Ristorante & Stone Fire Pizza · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Popular local eatery serving traditional stone-fired pizzas, hearty pasta classics, and seafood specialties.
- Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Casual, vibrant dining spot offering generous portions of fajitas, tacos, and house margaritas.
- Del Webb Spruce Creek Golf & Country Club · Golf Club · 4.4★ (320)Well-kept championship golf course offering public tee times and a clubhouse grill.
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.