Is West Seminole Manor safe?
Seminole Manor, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates West Seminole Manor as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on West Seminole Manor
“Go with care. West Seminole Manor is a modest, primarily residential suburban enclave in central Palm Beach County that is generally quiet during daylight hours. While not a conventional tourist destination, visitors should exercise basic street awareness, lock vehicles, and avoid poorly lit side streets after dark.”
About the area
West Seminole Manor is an unincorporated, working-class neighborhood located just west of Lantana and Interstate 95 in Palm Beach County. The area consists mainly of single-family ranch homes, manufactured housing communities, and small local commercial plazas along its arterial borders.
- Suburban
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in West Seminole Manor
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no public bike-share systems in the immediate area; cycling is largely confined to neighborhood streets and standard painted bike lanes on major perimeter roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime compared to denser urban hubs in the metro area
- Close proximity to major retail corridors along Congress Avenue and Military Trail
- Quiet, residential suburban atmosphere away from tourist congestion
Cons
- Elevated rates of opportunistic property crime and vehicle break-ins
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure with missing sidewalks and poor street lighting on interior residential roads
- Below-average median household income and modest public amenities within the neighborhood boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed near commercial strip malls along Congress Avenue and major intersections.
What West Seminole Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents commuting to work and school buses running through neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Relatively quiet with steady vehicle traffic along bounding thoroughfares like Congress Avenue.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm residential feel, though lower light levels require caution when walking along streets lacking sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet but isolated, with occasional reports of property theft; walking alone late at night is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Palm Tran provides bus service in the area, primarily along Congress Avenue (Route 2) and Lantana Road (Route 71). The nearest Tri-Rail commuter rail station is the Lake Worth Beach Station, roughly 3.5 miles east.
Parking is abundant and free, consisting of residential driveways and open surface parking lots at neighborhood shopping plazas. Street parking is generally permitted along residential roads where posted.
Things to do in West Seminole Manor
- Explore local Caribbean and Latin cuisine along the nearby Congress Avenue corridor
- Visit nearby John Prince Park for lakefront walking trails, boating, and picnic facilities
- Take a short drive east to the beaches and oceanfront pier in neighboring Lantana
Local favorites
- Tacos Al Carbon · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (4600)A popular, longstanding 24/7 Mexican eatery nearby known for authentic tacos and generous platters.
- Taqueria Guerrero · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (310)Casual neighborhood spot serving fresh street tacos, tortas, and traditional Mexican staples.
- Duffy's Sports Grill · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.2★ (1250)Regional sports bar chain offering wings, burgers, and beer with plenty of TVs.
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.