At a Glance
Median Income
$62,917
$34,411 per capita
Home Value
$244,700
Zillow: $282,470
Median Rent
$1,709/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
1,357/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
14.4% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greenacres residents earn a median household income of $62,917 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,411. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenacres is $244,700 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,470. Median rent is $1,709/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Greenacres reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,357/100K. The murder rate is 4.5/100K.
Education
25.3% of adults in Greenacres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenacres has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population43,871
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density7,228/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born42.5%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$34,411
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
A
Home Value$244,700
Rent$1,709
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$282,470
Housing Units17,783
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent245/100K
Property1,357/100K
Murder4.5/100K
Assault152/100K
Burglary100/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain61.7 in/yr
Elevation20 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Greenacres was founded in 1926.
The median home in Greenacres was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
42.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.