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Greenacres.
About
Life in Greenacres
Greenacres offers an affordable entry point to South Florida living without the oceanfront premium you'd pay in Palm Beach or coastal areas. The job market is solid with unemployment at 3.8%, though many residents commute about 30 minutes for work, which is typical for this part of the county. Housing costs are manageable—homes median around $291,000 and rentals around $1,700—but keep in mind you're looking at full urban density here with over 7,300 people per square mile, so this isn't a quiet suburban retreat.
Greenacres at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Foreign-Born
43.3%
Broadband Internet
92.2%
of households
Population Growth
+1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics43.3% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Greenacres: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Greenacres, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (22.6%), and 39.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
17.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.4%
of households
Married Couples
42.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.90
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Greenacres
In Greenacres, home values are 19% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,159
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $280,329 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Greenacres and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Greenacres is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Greenacres Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute29.9 min avg
How Greenacres residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Greenacres, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Medium hub4.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 38 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 41% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Greenacres runs 41% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
195.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
898.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Greenacres City Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 30 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Palm Beach County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Palm Beach County, which includes Greenacres, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 30 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | Drought | $78,500 |
| 2024 | 23 | Hail | $81.4M |
| 2023 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $387,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Funnel Cloud | $418,500 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,000 |
| 2020 | 51 | Flood | $39,000 |
| 2019 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Palm Beach County, county-wide
Greenacres is about 3% of Palm Beach County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Palm Beach County, which includes Greenacres, is typically good — 279 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
279
per year
Moderate Days
86
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Palm Beach County, county-wide
Greenacres is about 3% of Palm Beach County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 60°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Greenacres has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 60°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/67°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/71°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
76°/60°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
66.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
74
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
146
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 58°F | 3.47" |
| Feb | 77°F | 60°F | 2.63" |
| Mar | 79°F | 63°F | 3.31" |
| Apr | 82°F | 68°F | 3.68" |
| May | 86°F | 72°F | 4.91" |
| Jun | 88°F | 75°F | 8.48" |
| Jul | 90°F | 76°F | 5.63" |
| Aug | 90°F | 77°F | 8.68" |
| Sep | 88°F | 76°F | 7.96" |
| Oct | 85°F | 73°F | 5.90" |
| Nov | 80°F | 66°F | 3.62" |
| Dec | 77°F | 62°F | 3.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Greenacres
Uninsured
19.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Greenacres's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Jfk Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Atlantis
Wellington Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Wellington
Neurobehavioral Hospital of the Palm Beaches-south
Psychiatric · 6.9 mi away · Boynton Beach
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Greenacres
Greenacres's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Greenacres (within 15 miles)
Palm Beach Atlantic University
7.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,603 students · in-state tuition $42,250 · 56% graduate · median earnings $55,772 (10 yrs after entry)
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
13 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,315 students · in-state tuition $18,168 · 56% graduate · median earnings $54,524 (10 yrs after entry)
South University-West Palm Beach
6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 251 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 39% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Cypress National Preserve, 74 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Greenacres
Greenacres has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (74 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
74 mi awayBiscayne National Park
National Park
79 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Greenacres
Greenacres Branch Library
3750 Jog Rd., Greenacres
Cities Near Greenacres
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Greenacres?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Greenacres FAQ
Is Greenacres, Florida affordable?⌄
Greenacres's median rent is $1,756/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $70,491/year. Median home value is $291,000.
Is Greenacres, Florida safe?⌄
Greenacres's violent crime rate was 196 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 899 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Greenacres, Florida?⌄
Greenacres has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Greenacres, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Greenacres is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,756/month and median household income is $70,491/year. The median home value is $291,000. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Greenacres, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Greenacres is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from