Living in Greenacres, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greenacres · Census data 2020–2024
Greenacres has 44,373 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $70,491 (5% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $291,000, the median rent is $1,756/month.
Greenacres at a glance
- Population
- 44,373
- Median age
- 39.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $70,491State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $291,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,756/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Greenacres a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Greenacres
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greenacres the median home value is $291,000, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,756 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,865 a month in housing costs.
Greenacres median household income
The median household income in Greenacres is $70,491 and the income per person is $35,145. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Greenacres: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,482
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.90
Greenacres demographics
- Population
- 44,373
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 15,249
- Foreign-born
- 43.3%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greenacres ›
Education in Greenacres
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Greenacres have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greenacres
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Greenacres vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres | 44,373 | $70,491 | $291,000 | $1,756 |
| Kenwood Estates | 1,263 | $66,477 | $303,000 | $1,693 |
| Palm Springs | 27,356 | $61,739 | $269,800 | $1,669 |
| Pine Air | 2,258 | $55,881 | $331,800 | $1,569 |
| Atlantis | 2,038 | $116,715 | $630,500 | $1,784 |
| Seminole Manor | 2,678 | $66,154 | $296,100 | $1,799 |
| Gun Club Estates | 1,050 | $81,563 | $423,800 | — |
| Royal Palm Estates | 1,369 | $60,532 | $331,600 | $1,736 |
| Lake Clarke Shores | 3,587 | $156,696 | $573,800 | $1,427 |
More for people moving to Greenacres
Greenacres ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Greenacres: FAQ
What is the median household income in Greenacres, FL?
The median household income in Greenacres is $70,491, 5% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (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 $291,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Greenacres?
The median gross rent in Greenacres is $1,756 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is Greenacres, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Greenacres?
The median age in Greenacres is 39.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Greenacres?
The average commute to work in Greenacres is 30 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greenacres?
The unemployment rate in Greenacres is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greenacres?
26.1% 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.
Last updated: