The Town FilesThe Acreage, Florida
Community in Palm Beach County · population 41,654 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $524,800
- Household income
- $109,032
- Jan low / Jul high
- 56° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 42.5
The Acreage is a community of 41,654 people in Palm Beach County, Florida. The median home is worth $524,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 98% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 70% of Florida towns.
How The Acreage 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 The Acreage is worth $524,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $109,032, which is more affordable than 44% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,710 a month. 92.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | The Acreage | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $524,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,710 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $109,032 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 92.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in The Acreage
| People | The Acreage | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.6% | — |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 38.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in The Acreage
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 55.5°F. About 66.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of The Acreage since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 9, 2024 about 1.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 12, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 7, 1962.
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 The Acreage itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in The Acreage
2 public schools with 1,073 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIERCE HAMMOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 540 | 15.0 |
| ACREAGE PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 533 | 12.7 |
Towns near The Acreage
- Loxahatchee Groves, FL3.7 mi · 3,355 people · home $583,200
- Royal Palm Beach, FL6.0 mi · 38,932 people · home $437,700
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL8.5 mi · 59,182 people · home $606,100
- Wellington, FL8.7 mi · 61,637 people · home $599,400
- West Palm Beach, FL9.5 mi · 117,415 people · home $414,200
- Jupiter Farms, FL10.9 mi · 12,572 people · home $654,200
- Westgate, FL12.1 mi · 8,435 people · home $251,300
- Riviera Beach, FL12.4 mi · 37,604 people · home $354,500
The Acreage questions
Is The Acreage, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, The Acreage scores better for retirees than 34% of Florida towns and quieter than 65%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in The Acreage?
The median owner-occupied home in The Acreage is valued at $524,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,032, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,710 a month.
What is the weather like in The Acreage?
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 55.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 66.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does The Acreage get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of The Acreage 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)