Is West Green-Mar Acres safe?
Kendall, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates West Green-Mar Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Green-Mar Acres
“Go. West Green-Mar Acres is a calm, well-established suburban community in Kendall with low rates of violent crime and a family-oriented atmosphere. Visitors staying in the area or visiting local parks and shopping plazas will experience a safe and standard South Florida suburban environment.”
About the area
West Green-Mar Acres is a peaceful residential neighborhood situated in Kendall, Miami-Dade County, characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and nearby strip malls. It offers a laid-back suburban vibe primarily centered around residential life, quiet cul-de-sacs, and local commercial corridors along main avenues.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in West Green-Mar Acres
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Cyclists generally share neighborhood roads; while dedicated bike lanes are limited on major arterials, the nearby Snapper Creek Trail provides a paved multi-use corridor for recreational riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below Miami-Dade County averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
- Stable middle-to-upper-middle-class household incomes and low poverty levels
- Family-friendly, low-traffic interior residential streets
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle burglaries
- Heavily car-dependent layout requiring driving for almost all activities
- Heavy commuter traffic and aggressive driving along surrounding arterial boulevards
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the interior residential areas, with only occasional individuals observed near major bus stops or commercial intersections on exterior roads.
What West Green-Mar Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and heading out for school runs and commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with moderate commercial activity around the perimeter strip centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential streets with families out walking; shopping plazas remain brightly lit and safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet; generally safe, though standard suburban awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit serves the periphery via local bus routes along major corridors like SW 72nd St (Sunset Dr) and SW 107th Ave, connecting east to the Dadeland South Metrorail Station roughly 4 miles away.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with ample private driveway space in residential pockets and free surface parking lots at all neighborhood commercial centers.
Things to do in West Green-Mar Acres
- Enjoy outdoor sports, green space, and playground facilities at nearby Kendall Indian Hammocks Park
- Explore local Latin dining and specialty bakeries along Sunset Drive and Kendall Drive
- Shop at neighborhood strip centers and nearby Town & Country shopping complexes
Local favorites
- El Atlakat · Salvadoran Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Popular long-standing eatery serving authentic pupusas, tamales, and Central American specialties.
- Caja Caliente · Cuban Fusion Restaurant · 4.4★ (850)Vibrant venue known for famous Cuban tacos, lechon platters, and outdoor seating.
- Cao Bakery & Cafe · Cuban Bakery · 4.3★ (920)Casual neighborhood cafe serving fresh pastelitos, Cuban sandwiches, and robust espresso.
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.