Acreage is an unincorporated community located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is situated approximately 15 miles west of West Palm Beach and 5 miles west of Royal Palm Beach.

The Acreage was originally developed as an area for agricultural use, and it still retains a rural feel with many properties featuring large plots of land. The community is known for its equestrian lifestyle, with many residents owning horses and participating in equestrian events.

In recent years, the Acreage has experienced significant growth and development, with many new residential communities and commercial developments being built. Despite this growth, the community has worked to preserve its rural character and protect its natural resources.

The Acreage is home to several parks and recreational areas, including Acreage Community Park, which features sports fields, a playground, and a picnic area. The community also hosts an annual fair and rodeo, which attracts visitors from throughout the region.

Overall, the Acreage offers a unique blend of rural and suburban living, with easy access to the amenities of nearby cities.

Population:

• Population 41,654 (2020)
• Residents under 18: 21.7% (2023)
• Residents over 65: 13.2% (2023)
• Population by sex: 48.8% female, 51.2% male (2023)
• Median age: 41.9 (2022)
• Homeowners and renters: 91% homeowners, 9% renters (2022)
• Married population (2023): 57.3%
• Population change (2010-2020): 5% Increase
• Poverty rate compared to US national average (2022): 4.4% vs the average of 11.5%

Demographics (2022):

• White Non Hispanic – 60.3%
• Black Non Hispanic – 13.9%
• White Hispanic – 11.5%
• Multiracial Hispanic – 6.25%
• Other Hispanic – 5%

*Prices shown are based only on activity for the dates specified

Income:

• Median household income: $100,417 (2022)
• Per Capita income: $37,017 (2022)

Tax:

• County property tax rate: 1.12% of a property’s assessed fair market value (2023)
• Combined state and county sales tax rate: 7% (2023)

Cost of Living:

• Average cost of living compared to the US national average (2023): Higher
• Cost of housing compared to the US Florida average (2023): Higher
• Cost of food compared to the US national average (2023): 8.4% Higher
• Cost of healthcare compared to the US national average (2023): Appx. same
• Cost of utilities compared to the US national average (2023): 3.6% Lower
• Cost of transportation compared to the US national average (2023): Higher

Political affiliation based on the 2024 election results ( Palm Beach County ):

Democratic – 49.77%

Republican – 49.01%

Other – 1.22%

Top 3 highest rated school districts: Palm Beach County School District, Martin County School District, St. Lucie County School District

Largest 3 employers: Florida Power & Light, South Florida Water Management District, GL Homes (2021)

Coastal: No

Average low and high temperature: Low 20 °C, High 28 °C

Fun Facts: The Acreage was originally developed by Russian immigrant and food chain magnet Samuel Friedland ( founder of Food Fair ).

Location and Amenities:

 

Highways:

• Hwy I -95: 19 min ( 13.1 miles )

Airports:

• Palm Beach International Airport: 24 min ( 15.8 miles )

Shopping:

• The Mall at Wellington Green: 19 min ( 12 miles )
• Palm Beach Outlets: 25 min ( 17.2 miles )

Hospitals:

• HCA Florida Palms West Hospital ( recipient of the 2021, 2022 Patient Safety Excellence Award : 16 min ( 9.4 miles )
• Wellington Regional Medical Center Hospital ( recipient of the 2021,2022 Patient Safety Excellence Award ): 20 min ( 11.7 miles )

Universities and Colleges:

• Florida Atlantic University ( Boca Raton ): 43 min ( 41.5 miles )
• Keiser University ( West Palm campus ): 17 min ( 11.2 miles )
• Palm Beach Atlantic University: 23 min ( 16.8 miles )

Major Cities:

• West Palm is appx. 15 – 20 miles away.
• Fort Lauderdale is appx. 60 miles southeast

Short Term Rental Regulations:

** All short term rental operations in Florida must obtain a business license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ( DBPR ) and a Florida Department of Revenue Certificate of Sales and Use. ** Short term rental regulations can be subject to change and should always be confirmed with city / towns or county departments.

*Restrictions:

• Rental periods of less than 30 days and more than 3 times per calendar year are typically considered to be short term rentals.
• Zoning restrictions may apply

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