The Town FilesGreenacres, Florida
City in Palm Beach County · population 43,990 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $291,000
- Household income
- $70,491
- Jan low / Jul high
- 58° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 63
- Median age
- 39.1
Greenacres is a city of 43,990 people in Palm Beach County, Florida. The median home is worth $291,000, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more walkable than 92% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 92% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 87% of Florida towns.
How Greenacres ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greenacres is worth $291,000, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $70,491, which is more affordable than 65% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,756 a month. 66.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenacres | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $291,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,756 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $70,491 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 66.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.8% | — |
Who lives in Greenacres
| People | Greenacres | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 43.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Greenacres
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 57.9°F. About 61.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
63 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenacres since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 9, 2024 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 15, 2016.
Severe weather in Palm Beach County since 1996
Palm Beach County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County had 666,889 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,246 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Greenacres itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Greenacres
15 public schools with 16,624 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 3,278 | 20.1 |
| DR. JOAQUIN GARCIA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,695 | 20.7 |
| OKEEHEELEE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,426 | 18.5 |
| L C SWAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,387 | 15.4 |
| WOODLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,242 | 17.5 |
| DISCOVERY KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 1,058 | 17.3 |
| CORAL REEF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 986 | 16.7 |
| CHOLEE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 966 | 16.1 |
| TRADEWINDS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 852 | 15.2 |
| LIBERTY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 851 | 14.0 |
| HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 798 | 13.5 |
| DIAMOND VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 769 | 12.4 |
Towns near Greenacres
- Palm Springs, FL2.5 mi · 26,890 people · home $269,800
- Seminole Manor, FL3.7 mi · 2,562 people · home $296,100
- Lake Clarke Shores, FL4.1 mi · 3,564 people · home $573,800
- Lake Worth Beach, FL4.9 mi · 42,219 people · home $401,200
- Westgate, FL5.5 mi · 8,435 people · home $251,300
- Lantana, FL5.9 mi · 11,504 people · home $396,200
- San Castle, FL6.4 mi · 3,755 people · home $303,900
- Hypoluxo, FL6.7 mi · 2,687 people · home $290,900
Greenacres questions
Is Greenacres, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenacres scores better for retirees than 15% of Florida towns and quieter than 7%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Greenacres?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenacres is valued at $291,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,491, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,756 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenacres?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 57.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Greenacres get tornadoes?
63 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenacres since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on October 9, 2024. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)