Is West Country Walk safe?
Country Walk, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates West Country Walk as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Country Walk
“Go. West Country Walk is a quiet, family-oriented suburban community in southwest Miami-Dade County that is very safe for visitors. While there is little tourist infrastructure, violent crime is rare and residential streets are well-maintained.”
About the area
West Country Walk is a tranquil residential enclave situated within the broader Country Walk master-planned community in southwest Miami-Dade. The area is characterized by single-family homes, townhouses, cul-de-sacs, and lush tropical landscaping. It offers a calm, suburban environment primarily occupied by working professionals and families.
- Suburban / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in West Country Walk
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no municipal bike-share programs in the immediate area; cycling is largely confined to residential neighborhood streets and nearby suburban park paths rather than dedicated protected bike corridors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime compared to the broader Miami-Dade metropolitan area
- High homeownership rate and well-kept residential properties with active HOAs
- Above-average median household income exceeding $85,000 with minimal poverty
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets safe for daytime walking and exercise
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no commercial amenities directly inside the neighborhood
- Occasional property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins or package theft
- Susceptible to severe weather and flooding during South Florida tropical storms
- Limited public transit access connecting directly to urban Miami hubs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within West Country Walk residential streets, with only occasional individuals observed near major commercial intersections along SW 152nd Street.
What West Country Walk is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and exercising along quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with standard residential and school-related vehicular traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dimly lit in purely residential sections, but safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal activity; standard suburban awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit provides limited bus service along major perimeter corridors like SW 137th Ave and SW 152nd St (Route 137, Route 252), but the nearest Metrorail station (Dadeland South) is roughly 9 miles away and requires a car or transfer bus ride.
Parking is straightforward and free, consisting of private driveways, residential garages, designated HOA visitor spots, and open surface lots at nearby shopping plazas.
Things to do in West Country Walk
- Stroll or jog around the paved walking paths and community green spaces in Country Walk
- Visit adjacent Country Walk Park for tennis, basketball, and playground facilities
- Take a short drive to the nearby Zoo Miami, one of the largest and oldest zoological gardens in Florida
Local favorites
- Country Walk Deli & Grill · Deli / Latin American · 4.5★ (320)Neighborhood spot serving hearty Cuban sandwiches, breakfast platters, and espresso.
- Capri Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (410)Longtime local favorite offering New York-style thin-crust pizza and classic Italian-American entrees.
- Sushi Sake - Country Walk · Sushi Restaurant · 4.2★ (580)Casual Japanese joint serving creative sushi rolls, hibachi, and late-night drinks.
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.