Cost of Living in Greenacres, FL

Population 43,871 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

100
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Greenacres's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $62,917 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail. At 6.5%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 8 miles south of West Palm Beach, Greenacres falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 34% lower than West Palm Beach's $370,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 80
Rent 130

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Greenacres

The median home value in Greenacres is $244,700 — 20% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,709/month, 30% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,917/year is 16% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Greenacres has a cost of living index of 100 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is on par with the national average.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$244,700
20% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$280,362
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,709/mo
30% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,154/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 65.8%
Renter-occupied 34.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,709
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,323/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.5 min
20% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.3%
Carpooled
10.3%
Public transit
1.4%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
5.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$62,917
16% below avg
Per Capita Income
$34,411
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
35% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.6%
Graduate degree 8.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38
Male median age 36.6
Female median age 39.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
71.2%
Good air days/yr
122
Max AQI recorded
242
PM2.5 days
123
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Greenacres, FL?

Greenacres has a cost index of 100 (100 = national average). It is near the national average.

What is average rent in Greenacres, FL?

The median gross rent in Greenacres is $1,709 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Greenacres?

The median home value in Greenacres is $244,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Greenacres?

The median household income in Greenacres is $62,917 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Greenacres, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Greenacres is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Greenacres, FL affordable?

Greenacres is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 100 (100 = US average).

Greenacres at a Glance

Population
43,871
Median Income
$62,917
Home Value
$244,700
Median Rent
$1,709/mo
Unemployment
6.5%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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