Is Greenacres safe?
Greenacres, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Greenacres as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Greenacres
“Go. Greenacres is a quiet, family-oriented suburban community in central Palm Beach County that is safe for everyday visitors and residents. While major commercial corridors see typical suburban property crime, residential neighborhoods and community parks are generally peaceful.”
About the area
Situated just west of Lake Worth Beach, Greenacres is a diverse suburban city characterized by quiet residential subdivisions, community parks, and strip-mall dining. It offers an unassuming, relaxed atmosphere with convenient access to the broader Palm Beach metropolitan area.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Diverse Dining
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Greenacres
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no public bike-share program in Greenacres; however, several arterial roads feature designated bike lanes connecting to internal multi-use paths within city parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to nearby urban centers in Palm Beach County
- Well-maintained municipal parks with active community policing and recreational facilities
- Diverse selection of authentic Latin American and Caribbean dining options
- Stable residential occupancy with established suburban neighborhoods
Cons
- Incidents of property crime, retail theft, and vehicle break-ins along commercial thoroughfares
- Pedestrian hazards along high-speed arterial roads like Lake Worth Road and 10th Avenue North
- Car-dependent layout with no centralized, walkable downtown core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low to moderate, occasionally observed near major commercial intersections such as Lake Worth Road and Military Trail. It is largely absent within residential neighborhoods and public parks.
What Greenacres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and safe, with residents exercising in local parks and standard commuter flow on major roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons are active around shopping plazas and schools, with safe conditions throughout the commercial and residential sectors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are peaceful, with dining hubs active and residential areas winding down without significant safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are generally quiet in residential zones, though standard awareness is recommended around late-night retail lots and gas stations.
Transit, parking and getting around
Palm Tran provides local bus service, notably Route 62 along Lake Worth Road and Route 43 on 10th Avenue North. The nearest Tri-Rail commuter rail station is Lake Worth Beach Station, approximately five miles east.
Parking is free and widely available in surface lots across all retail plazas, public parks, and civic buildings. Street parking is generally restricted within residential subdivisions and managed by HOAs.
Things to do in Greenacres
- Walk the fitness trails or play sports at the spacious Greenacres Freedom Park
- Bring family to the splash pad, playgrounds, and community events at Greenacres Community Park
- Sample international cuisine and specialty bakeries along 10th Avenue North
Local favorites
- Hoffman's Chocolates · Chocolate Shop · 4.6★ (1150)Beloved local confectioner famous for handmade chocolates, ice cream, and holiday light displays.
- Tacos Al Carbon · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (4600)Popular, long-standing spot serving authentic street tacos and Mexican specialties around the clock.
- El Balcon de las Americas · Colombian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Casual eatery offering traditional Colombian comfort foods, empanadas, and fresh juices.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.