What are the schools like in Greenacres, FL?

Greenacres is served primarily by PALM BEACH. The district operates 132 elementary schools, 37 middle schools, and 50 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Greenacres?

The median household income in Greenacres, FL is $58,981 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Greenacres, FL?

Greenacres has an average high temperature of 74.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.3 inches.

Greenacres, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Greenacres, FL affordable or expensive?

Greenacres's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Greenacres is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $220,800 and the median rent is $1,603 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Greenacres, FL?

Greenacres has a violent crime rate of 166.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 822.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Greenacres, FL a Good Place to Live?

Greenacres is a small city of 43,651 in Florida, with a median household income of $58,981 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Greenacres stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Greenacres is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Greenacres city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.8

Greenacres's overall cost of living index is 111.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Greenacres costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Greenacres, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$220,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,603	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,981	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Greenacres's violent crime rate is 166.6 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

166.6 /100k

Property Crime

822.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Greenacres is served primarily by PALM BEACH. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Greenacres, FL	National Avg
School District	PALM BEACH	—
Elementary Schools	132	—
Middle Schools	37	—
High Schools	50	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greenacres sees average highs of 74.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 66.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Greenacres, FL
Average High — January	74.7°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	66.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Greenacres, FL	National Avg
Population	43,651	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	27.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.4%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Greenacres

Greenacres, FL is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

33463 33413 33415 33467

Greenacres vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenacres, FL affordable or expensive?

Greenacres's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Greenacres roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $220,800 and median rent is $1,603/month.

What is the crime rate in Greenacres, FL?

Greenacres's violent crime rate is 166.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 822.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Greenacres?

Public schools in Greenacres are operated by PALM BEACH. The district has 132 elementary, 37 middle, and 50 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Greenacres, FL a good place to live?

Greenacres, FL has a population of 43,651, a median household income of $58,981, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Greenacres?

Greenacres averages 74.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Greenacres?

Greenacres, FL is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 33463, 33413, 33415, 33467.

What is the population of Greenacres?

The population of Greenacres, Florida is 43,651 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Greenacres?

Key numbers for living in Greenacres: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $220,800, median household income $58,981, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greenacres side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.