Living in Greenacres, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greenacres · Census data 2020–2024
Greenacres has 4,906 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $91,528 (8% lower than the California median), the median home value is $351,800, the median rent is $1,761/month.
Greenacres at a glance
- Population
- 4,906
- Median age
- 36.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $91,528State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $351,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,761/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Greenacres a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Greenacres
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greenacres the median home value is $351,800, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,761 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,053 a month in housing costs.
Greenacres median household income
The median household income in Greenacres is $91,528 and the income per person is $35,154. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Greenacres: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,727
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.19
Greenacres demographics
- Population
- 4,906
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 1,535
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greenacres ›
Education in Greenacres
18.2% of adults 25 and older in Greenacres have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greenacres
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Greenacres vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres | 4,906 | $91,528 | $351,800 | $1,761 |
| Olde Stockdale | 349 | $166,987 | $717,100 | — |
| Old Stine | 3,760 | $54,292 | $235,400 | $1,579 |
| Rosedale | 18,877 | $135,966 | $608,900 | $1,637 |
| Bakersfield | 411,986 | $80,540 | $371,700 | $1,472 |
| Benton Park | 5,707 | $49,717 | $240,600 | $1,243 |
| Oildale | 34,687 | $51,298 | $238,800 | $1,281 |
| Casa Loma | 1,587 | $43,403 | $256,100 | $749 |
| La Cresta | 8,389 | $49,605 | $262,000 | $1,177 |
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What is the median household income in Greenacres, CA?
The median household income in Greenacres is $91,528, 8% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Greenacres?
The median home value in Greenacres is $351,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Greenacres?
The median gross rent in Greenacres is $1,761 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Greenacres, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Greenacres?
The median age in Greenacres is 36.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Greenacres?
The average commute to work in Greenacres is 22 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greenacres?
The unemployment rate in Greenacres is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greenacres?
18.2% of adults in Greenacres have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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