How long is the commute from Greenacres, FL?
Workers who live in Greenacres, FL take an average of 29.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.9 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Greenacres get to work
| Means of transportation | Greenacres | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±3.0 points) | 69.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±2.4 points) | 9.9% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±1.3 points) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±1.4 points) | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Greenacres, the average commute is higher than in Palm Beach County (26.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Greenacres, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Palm Beach County, Greenacres ranks 13 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 282 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Greenacres
| Vehicles available | Greenacres | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±1.3 points) | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±3.6 points) | 40.8% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% (±3.7 points) | 37.6% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.0% (±2.6 points) | 15.5% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Greenacres, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Palm Beach County (6.0%).
It is also lower than in Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Greenacres
| Greenacres | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±1.4 points) | 15.4% (±0.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±1.2 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±2.0 points) | 91.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Greenacres, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Greenacres
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres | — | 29.9 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Kenwood Estates | 1.4 mi | 27.3 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Palm Springs | 2.5 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Pine Air | 2.9 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Atlantis | 2.9 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Seminole Manor | 3.7 mi | 26.7 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Palm Estates | 3.8 mi | 28.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Gun Club Estates | 3.8 mi | 22.5 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Clarke Shores | 4.1 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Palm Springs, FL (26.0 minutes), Pine Air, FL (23.8 minutes), Lake Clarke Shores, FL (24.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Palm Beach County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Manalapan | 33.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | South Bay | 32.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 9 | Wellington | 32.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | Jupiter Farms | 30.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 | Royal Palm Beach | 30.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Watergate | 30.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 | Greenacres | 29.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 | Royal Palm Estates | 28.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 15 | San Castle | 28.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 16 | Tequesta | 28.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 17 | Loxahatchee Groves | 28.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 18 | Haverhill | 27.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 19 | Kenwood Estates | 27.3 minutes (±5.4) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Palm Beach County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Greenacres
How long is the average commute in Greenacres?
Workers who live in Greenacres, FL take an average of 29.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Greenacres without a car?
4.5% of households in Greenacres have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Greenacres?
5.7% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Greenacres worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenacres city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenacres city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenacres city, Florida
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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