At a Glance
Median Income
$81,369
$39,405 per capita
Home Value
$324,700
Zillow: $391,443
Median Rent
$1,538/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
13.1% smoking rate
How Greenacres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greenacres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greenacres a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greenacres residents earn a median household income of $81,369 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,405. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenacres is $324,700 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,443. Median rent is $1,538/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
16.3% of adults in Greenacres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenacres has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population4,566
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density2,403/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,369
Per Capita$39,405
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A
Home Value$324,700
Rent$1,538
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$391,443
Housing Units1,682
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation377 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations129
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Greenacres was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.