Living in Greenacres, FL
Suburb in Florida
Greenacres is a suburb in Florida, home to about 44,000 people, with 1.6 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is Greenacres a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.85% property tax
- Easy flying: DJT is 5 mi away
- Safe: violent crime is 0.7× the US rate (FBI 2019)
- Strong healthcare: 3 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
👎 Cons
- Fewer graduates: 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Few dog parks: 18 within 9 mi
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Key facts
Living in Greenacres: common questions
What is the cost of living in Greenacres?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $356k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,920 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 114, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Greenacres?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.85% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Greenacres safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.7× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Greenacres?
Greenacres is warm all year: winter days average around 76°F and summer days around 89°F.
Does Greenacres get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from hurricanes and flooding: 14 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.21 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Greenacres?
The nearest major airport is DJT, about 5 mi away.
How Greenacres scores
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