Is West Andover Lakes safe?
Orlando, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates West Andover Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Andover Lakes
“Go. West Andover Lakes is a tranquil, planned residential enclave in East Orlando that is very safe for visitors and residents alike. Crime rates in the immediate subdivisions are well below the Orlando municipal average, consisting primarily of occasional vehicle burglaries. As long as you keep vehicles locked and stay aware along adjacent arterial roads, you will experience a calm suburban environment.”
About the area
West Andover Lakes is a quiet suburban master-planned community located in East Orlando near Young Pine Road and Curry Ford Road. Characterized by well-maintained single-family homes, retention ponds, and winding sidewalks, it serves primarily as a family residential district. It offers convenient highway access to Orlando International Airport and the Lake Nona Medical City corridor.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential Enclave
Walking and biking in West Andover Lakes
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 36/100
The neighborhood has paved sidewalks suited for casual riding, but lacks dedicated bike lanes and has no direct access to Orlando's regional paved multi-use trail networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Orlando metro averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Stable economic base with median household incomes exceeding regional medians
- Peaceful, low-traffic subdivision streets with sidewalks throughout
Cons
- Isolated residential layout requires a car for virtually all daily errands and dining
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car trespassing
- Limited public lighting along peripheral roads like Young Pine Road
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along nearby Curry Ford Road during peak hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential subdivisions, with no encampments or panhandling present in West Andover Lakes.
What West Andover Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out of the subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and school buses returning in mid-afternoon.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and family-oriented with residents walking after dinner; feels safe across all internal streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal street activity; exceptionally low risk aside from dark corners lacking streetlights.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by LYNX, with limited service via Link 414 along nearby Curry Ford Road, but interior neighborhood streets have no direct transit access; there is no rail service nearby.
Parking within the community is free and abundant on private driveways and standard residential street curbs, with no meters or paid garages in the area.
Things to do in West Andover Lakes
- Stroll or jog along the community sidewalks and tranquil residential retention lakes
- Visit nearby Young Pine Community Park for dog walking, playground access, and sports fields
- Take a short drive to Econ River Wilderness Area for nature walks and wildlife observation
Local favorites
- Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1820)Vibrant local restaurant serving authentic Mexican plates, fresh guacamole, and specialty margaritas.
- Foxtail Coffee Co. - Curry Ford East · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (340)Popular Central Florida craft coffee roaster offering espresso drinks, cold brew, and pastries.
- Giordano's · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Casual dining spot known for deep-dish Chicago-style pizza, pasta dishes, and salads.
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.