Living in The Acreage, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of The Acreage · Census data 2020–2024
The Acreage has 40,843 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $109,032 (46% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $524,800, the median rent is $1,710/month.
The Acreage at a glance
- Population
- 40,843
- Median age
- 42.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $109,032State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $524,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,710/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.7%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is The Acreage a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in The Acreage
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In The Acreage the median home value is $524,800, 58% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,710 per month, which is 15.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,410 a month in housing costs.
The Acreage median household income
The median household income in The Acreage is $109,032 and the income per person is $44,062. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in The Acreage: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,450
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 3.08
The Acreage demographics
- Population
- 40,843
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 13,197
- Foreign-born
- 19.6%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of The Acreage ›
Education in The Acreage
26.7% of adults 25 and older in The Acreage have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in The Acreage
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
The Acreage vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Acreage | 40,843 | $109,032 | $524,800 | $1,710 |
| Westlake | 4,237 | $131,925 | $649,700 | — |
| Loxahatchee Groves | 3,462 | $111,699 | $583,200 | $1,263 |
| Royal Palm Beach | 40,344 | $96,027 | $437,700 | $2,273 |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 60,959 | $106,947 | $606,100 | $2,417 |
| Wellington | 62,146 | $115,632 | $599,400 | $2,562 |
| West Palm Beach | 122,290 | $73,446 | $414,200 | $1,772 |
| Lake Belvedere Estates | 2,672 | $76,036 | $382,300 | $2,105 |
| Stacey Street | 582 | $65,655 | — | $1,621 |
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What is the median household income in The Acreage, FL?
The median household income in The Acreage is $109,032, 46% higher 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 The Acreage?
The median home value in The Acreage is $524,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in The Acreage?
The median gross rent in The Acreage is $1,710 per month, about 15.2% of household income.
Is The Acreage, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in The Acreage?
The median age in The Acreage is 42.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in The Acreage?
The average commute to work in The Acreage is 38 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in The Acreage?
The unemployment rate in The Acreage is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is The Acreage?
26.7% of adults in The Acreage 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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