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Greenacres

A suburban family city with 1,700-acre Okeeheelee Park at its edge

Verified · October 2026

City of Greenacres (ZIP 33413 and 33467)

Entry price range: $200K–$500K

Every claim below links to a dated public source.

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The community in brief

Greenacres at a glance.

Greenacres is a family-oriented suburban city of about 44,000 in central Palm Beach County, roughly 10 miles southwest of West Palm Beach and just west of Lake Worth Beach. It is one of the county's more affordable home-owning communities, with a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos, most residents owning their homes, and a Tree City USA designation. The city's western edge runs against Okeeheelee Park, the county's 1,700-acre regional park, which does the heavy lifting for golf, equestrian trails, disc golf, and family recreation.

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Location & boundaries

Southwest of West Palm Beach, west of Lake Worth

Greenacres sits about 10 miles southwest of West Palm Beach, roughly 4 to 5 miles west of Lake Worth Beach and east of Wellington, in central Palm Beach County. I-95, the Florida Turnpike, Southern Boulevard, and U.S. 441 all frame access, and John Prince Memorial Park sits nearby. The city's western edge meets the 1,700 acres of Okeeheelee Park.

Sources · verified October 2026

Architecture & character

Dense suburban, owner-occupied, family-first

Greenacres reads as a classic suburban owner-occupier city: tree-lined streets, a dense suburban feel, a high homeownership share, and a young-family and professional demographic. Housing includes Mediterranean-style single-family homes, townhome communities, and condos, with few luxury tiers and plenty of entry-level product. The city runs about a dozen parks totaling more than 93 acres, and the adjacent regional park widens the options dramatically.

Sources · verified October 2026

Market positioning & pricing

Medians around $300,000 to $350,000

Current home values and listings, 2026

Median home values run roughly $291,000 to $350,240 depending on the source, with a current median list price around $360,000; single-family homes typically range from about $280,000 to $550,000 at roughly $180 to $270 per square foot. This is one of the county's more attainable home-owning markets, with price per square foot well below the coastal cities. These are dated figures, not guarantees; confirm the current market with Kelby.

Amenities

Okeeheelee Park is the backyard

  • Okeeheelee Park, a 1,700-acre county park with a 27-hole golf course
  • Equestrian center with about 9 miles of trails
  • BMX track, disc golf, tennis, baseball, and a nature center
  • The city's own dozen-plus parks, including Freedom and Ferreri Community Park
  • John Prince Memorial Park and the Turnpike corridor nearby

Schools

County district by address

Greenacres public schools run through The School District of Palm Beach County, with several schools inside the city and assignments set per address; no single zone was uniformly confirmed in this research, so verify current boundaries with the district before relying on any assignment.

School boundaries change and are set by address, never by community name: verify current boundaries with The School District of Palm Beach County before relying on any assignment.

Sources · verified October 2026

Access & commute

I-95, the Turnpike, and Southern Boulevard

I-95 and the Florida Turnpike both serve Greenacres, and Southern Boulevard and U.S. 441 connect to West Palm Beach, Wellington, and the Lake Worth Beach corridor. Downtown West Palm Beach is roughly 15 to 20 minutes northeast and Palm Beach International Airport about 20 minutes north in normal traffic.

Sources · verified October 2026

HOA, club & restrictions

A mix of HOA and non-HOA neighborhoods

Greenacres' townhome and condo communities carry their own associations with standard fee and lease rules, while many single-family neighborhoods are non-HOA. Exact fee schedules vary by community; confirm with each association before offering. The city's codes govern rentals and property maintenance across all of them.

Sources · verified October 2026

Flood zone & insurance

Inland ground with canal-area exposure

Greenacres sits inland, away from coastal high-hazard zones, though low-lying blocks near the canal system and the county parks carry some flood exposure. Flood insurance follows each property's FEMA-mapped zone; verify the exact parcel with FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and an insurer before offering.

Sources · verified October 2026

New construction & pre-construction

Steady suburban infill

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Greenacres sees steady single-family and townhome infill as the county's southwest corridor develops; exact projects, phases, and pricing were not verified in this research. Confirm current opportunities directly with Kelby.

Sources · verified October 2026

Investment & rental considerations

Entry-level yield with family demand

The affordable entry point and family demographics support steady rental demand across single-family and attached product, and the city has no coastal short-term rental premium. Short-term rental rules were not verified in this research; confirm the city's current ordinance and any HOA policy before underwriting.

Sources · verified October 2026

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about Greenacres.

Where is Greenacres located?

In central Palm Beach County, about 10 miles southwest of West Palm Beach, roughly 4 to 5 miles west of Lake Worth Beach and east of Wellington, with I-95 and the Turnpike nearby.

What is the housing like in Greenacres?

A dense suburban mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos with a high homeownership rate, median values around $291,000 to $350,000, and single-family homes typically $280,000 to $550,000 per 2026 sources.

What is there to do in Greenacres?

The city runs a dozen-plus parks, and its western edge meets Okeeheelee Park, a 1,700-acre county park with a 27-hole golf course, equestrian trails, BMX, disc golf, tennis, and a nature center.

Which schools serve Greenacres?

Public schools run through The School District of Palm Beach County with several campuses inside the city; assignments are per address, so verify current boundaries with the district.

Provenance

Information reviewed October 2026.

Every claim on this page is drawn from public research and linked to its dated source below. Figures such as asking prices, dues, and school assignments change; where a field could not be verified it reads “Contact for current information” and the answer is one call away. Nothing on this page is a guarantee of price, availability, or school assignment.

  • Niche Greenacres

    Community character and home values

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  • US News Greenacres

    Median values and income

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  • City-Data Greenacres housing

    Housing mix and price per square foot

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  • City of Greenacres community

    Parks and community profile

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  • Wikipedia Okeeheelee Park

    Park acreage and amenities

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  • Landmark Signature Realty Greenacres

    Area inventory

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  • The Cities Now Greenacres

    Location and nearby cities

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  • City-Data Greenacres

    Demographics and area context

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Each source above verified October 2026

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