Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 104 —
4% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing14% above
Goods & services6% above
Utilities7% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost9% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates84.3%
College graduates26.1%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Greenacres
The City of Greenacres' Economic Development Department aims to foster economic growth, create employment opportunities, and cultivate investment prospects while safeguarding the community’s quality of life through sustainable practices. It supports businesses in starting up, relocating, or expanding—including home-based ventures—and seeks to foster workforce development for key industry sectors.
county
Business Dev Palm Beach County
The Business Development Board is the official public/private economic development organization of Palm Beach County, and Palm Beach County partner of FloridaCommerce and SelectFlorida. It provides confidential, no-cost relocation and expansion services and offers a paid membership organization for local corporate leaders who invest in Palm Beach County's innovation ecosystem.
state
Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state
Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes