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Living in
The Acreage.
The Acreage is an unincorporated community in Palm Beach County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in The Acreage
If you're considering The Acreage, you're looking at a place that genuinely splits the difference between exurban sprawl and small-town quietness—though honestly, it's becoming less quiet as new development comes in. The community has that appealing suburban-meets-rural vibe with larger lots, wooded pockets, and a more relaxed feel than the dense areas closer to West Palm Beach, but you'll need a car for nearly everything since shopping, schools, and services cluster on the periphery. The median home value around $525,000 with a median household income over $105,000 tells you this skews toward established, stable families—about two-thirds of households are married couples—and the 3.9% unemployment rate suggests a fairly economically healthy area.
The Acreage at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Foreign-Born
19.6%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.6% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in The Acreage: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In The Acreage, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (15.6%), and 16.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
15.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.8%
of households
Married Couples
66.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.08
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 Living
Rent, home values, and income in The Acreage
In The Acreage, home values are 46% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
12.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
3.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,525
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
92.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in The Acreage and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Palm Beach County, which includes The Acreage, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
The Acreage: Palm Beach County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Palm Beach County (county-wide) · Annual averages
The Acreage is about 3% of Palm Beach County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What The Acreage 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
Commute38 min avg
How The Acreage residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In The Acreage, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 33% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT)
Medium hub4.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 49 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 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, which covers The Acreage, runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
187.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
721.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 The Acreage, 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
The Acreage 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 The Acreage, 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
The Acreage is about 3% of Palm Beach County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 57°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
The Acreage has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 57°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/65°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/70°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
75°/57°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
65.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
55
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 56°F | 3.38" |
| Feb | 75°F | 57°F | 2.64" |
| Mar | 77°F | 60°F | 3.76" |
| Apr | 81°F | 64°F | 3.18" |
| May | 84°F | 69°F | 6.36" |
| Jun | 88°F | 73°F | 9.22" |
| Jul | 89°F | 75°F | 7.23" |
| Aug | 89°F | 75°F | 8.28" |
| Sep | 88°F | 75°F | 8.38" |
| Oct | 85°F | 71°F | 5.96" |
| Nov | 80°F | 65°F | 3.85" |
| Dec | 75°F | 60°F | 3.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in The Acreage
Uninsured
9.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside The Acreage's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Loxahatchee
Wellington Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Wellington
W Palm Beach VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 10.4 mi away · West Palm 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.
Education12.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in The Acreage
The Acreage's student/teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near The Acreage (within 15 miles)
Palm Beach Atlantic University
14.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,603 students · in-state tuition $42,250 · 56% graduate · median earnings $55,772 (10 yrs after entry)
South University-West Palm Beach
7.7 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, 75 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for The Acreage
The Acreage has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (75 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
75 mi awayBiscayne National Park
National Park
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in The Acreage
Acreage Branch
15801 Orange Boulevard, Loxahatchee
Cities Near The Acreage
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to The Acreage?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
The Acreage FAQ
Is The Acreage, Florida safe?⌄
The Acreage is policed by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 188 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 721 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in The Acreage, Florida?⌄
Palm Beach County, which includes The Acreage, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in The Acreage, Florida?⌄
The average commute in The Acreage is 38 minutes, which is significantly longer than 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