Green Acres, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,226 Population 2,304/sq mi density
$71,609 Median Income $21,849 per capita
$242,000 Home Value $660,816 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$71,609 median income, 16.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$242,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Green Acres, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,609
5% below
$21,849 per capita
Home Value
$242,000
14% below
Zillow: $660,816
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
67.6% high school+
Unemployment
16.8%
367% above
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Green Acres Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Green Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
86%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
467%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Green Acres a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Green Acres residents earn a median household income of $71,609 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,849. The unemployment rate stands at 16.8% (367% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Green Acres is $242,000 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $660,816. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

5.5% of adults in Green Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 67.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Green Acres has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population3,226
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density2,304/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born20.4%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,609
Per Capita$21,849
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

A+
Home Value$242,000
Rent
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$660,816
Housing Units803
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,549 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+67.6%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute47 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Green Acres was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
20.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.