The Acreage today
What this means
Home values here climbed 3.7% in a year.
No Zillow figure covers this place, so the value is the Census 2020 to 2024 median updated with the FHFA price index. Rough guide only; see how these figures are built.
Quick facts
| The Acreage | vs Palm Beach County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,843 (Census survey) | ||
| Median home value | $524,800 | 17% higher | 46% higher |
| Median gross rent | $1,710 | 11% lower | 2% higher |
| Median household income | $109,032 | 30% higher | 46% higher |
| Owner occupied homes | 92.7% | +22.6 pts | +25.1 pts |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.3% | -9.5 pts | -6.0 pts |
| Average commute (minutes) | 38 | 43% higher | 36% higher |
| Homes built 2010 or later | 8.6% | -0.6 pts | -5.6 pts |
| Median property tax paid | $4,525 | 17% higher | 66% higher |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in The Acreage
Unincorporated area about 18 miles northwest of West Palm Beach with large lots, many unpaved roads and a rural feel.
The Acreage is an unincorporated community, so there is no city government; Palm Beach County handles zoning, permits and rental rules.
Known for: Palms West Hospital area; Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park
Development and roads: A long delayed State Road 7 extension to Northlake Boulevard moved ahead after a 2025 ruling.
Next to the rest of Palm Beach County, less of the housing is in apartment and condo buildings (0.5% vs 31.4%); more homes are owner occupied (92.7% vs 70.1%); commutes are longer (38 vs 26 minutes) and households are larger (3.08 vs 2.49 people).
Cities with similar prices and rents: Miami ($518,100, $1,758), Westchester ($508,700, $1,819), Cocoa Beach ($503,200, $1,569).
Growth and housing
Yearly population estimates are not published for Census designated places; the county trend is the best guide. Palm Beach County grew 5.6% from 2020 to 2025.
The typical home here was built around 1996. Detached houses dominate (95.2% of homes). Average household size is 3.08.
Each year about 0.6% of residents arrive from other states.
Risks to price in
| Risk item | Detail |
|---|---|
| County average homeowners insurance with wind | $6,323 a year |
| Hurricanes tied to Palm Beach County since 2000 | Frances (2004) |
| Coastal county | check flood zone and elevation per address |
Flood, storms and jobs
Flood insurance here follows Palm Beach County, which holds CRS class 5 (25% discount). Countywide, 8.2% of homes sit in a FEMA high risk zone; the Palm Beach County guide has the full flood, storm and jobs picture.
Buying a home in The Acreage
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $667,000 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $524,800 |
Price to income: 4.8x, compared with 5.3x for the county.
- Conventional: the most common loan in Palm Beach County.
- FHA: $142,200 of room between the median home and the FHA limit.
Investing in The Acreage
Long term rentals
| The Acreage | vs Palm Beach County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 7.3% | -22.6 pts |
| Rental vacancy | 2.1% | -5.2 pts |
| Rent as share of renter income | 15.2% | -21.6 pts |
Short term rentals
Vacation home share is below the county (0.6% vs 9.5%), so nightly demand here is thinner.
| Short term rental taxes | Rate |
|---|---|
| County tourist development tax | 6% |
| State sales tax | 6% plus any county surtax |
Rules vary street by street; verify zoning and HOA limits early. State rules
Property types
| Housing stock | Share |
|---|---|
| Single family detached | 95.2% |
| Buildings with 5+ units | 0.5% |
| Manufactured homes | 0.1% |
Nearby
Other Florida markets
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5 year estimates. 2020 to 2024.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates, Vintage 2025. July 1, 2025.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025 annual. 2025.
- FFIEC HMDA Data Browser, originated loans. 2025 and 2024.
- LendingTree: 2026 FHA loan limits in Florida by county (HUD figures). 2026.
- Florida Realtors: FHFA sets 2026 conforming loan limits. 2026.
- Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research: 2026 local option tourist tax rates. 2026.
- Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, July 2026 Insurance Stability Unit report (average homeowners premium with wind, as of March 31, 2026). March 31, 2026.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. week of October 22, 2026.
- Wikipedia: List of counties in Florida. checked October 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file. 2024.
- Wikipedia county article and statewide lists (colleges, teams, airports); Florida Defense Support Task Force installation map. checked October 2026.
- Wikipedia article for this place (history, setting, roads). checked October 2026.
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, middle tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. September 2026.
- Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index (county annual, metro and state quarterly, all transactions). through Q2 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, January to September 2026 and 2025. September 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, NFIP Residential Penetration Rates. as of August 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims (2000 to 2026). as of September 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, NFIP Community Status Book (Community Rating System class). August 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries (2000 to 2026). October 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. 2023.
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020 to 2024, median gross rent by bedrooms (B25031). 2020 to 2024.
- Hurricane landfalls: Wikipedia, List of Florida hurricanes (2000 to present). checked October 2026.
Estimates from public data; they change over time. General information, not investment, tax or legal advice, and not a loan offer. Methods and assumptions.