Chelsea Commons, Greenacres
Updated June 22, 2026 · 581 residents
Chelsea Commons is a quiet, semi-rural residential enclave in Greenacres, Florida, characterized by a mix of tract housing and apartment complexes. While the neighborhood offers a peaceful environment within its internal cul-de-sacs, residents often experience significant noise from nearby transportation routes and limited pedestrian infrastructure.
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About Chelsea Commons
Chelsea Commons maintains a functional, suburban atmosphere defined by its standard tract housing and communal amenities like shared pools. The area features a semi-rural landscape with open fields and woodlands, providing a quiet setting for its diverse population of young adults, families, and seniors. Residents are served by the Palm Beach County School District, which is recognized for its stable leadership, strong financial health, and extensive network of specialized choice and career academies. The district maintains an A rating from the state and continues to invest in facility and technology upgrades to support its diverse student body.
Living in the area involves specific trade-offs, particularly regarding noise levels and privacy. The proximity to major transportation routes results in frequent auditory disturbances, and the mixed-density housing layout provides less seclusion than other parts of the city. While the neighborhood offers a safe environment for walking within its internal streets, the lack of sidewalks on main roads limits overall pedestrian connectivity. Prospective residents should also note that health insurance coverage is lower in this area compared to the broader Greenacres community.
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Living spaces feature mixed density with some shared walls and closely packed structures, resulting in less privacy than the Greenacres average according to iHuus data.
Low traffic volumes in residential cul-de-sacs provide a safe environment for walking; however, the lack of sidewalks and limited pedestrian density on main roads makes this area less walkable than much of Greenacres.
Uniform tract housing and apartment complexes define the landscape, offering a functional but basic aesthetic that falls below the Greenacres average. Landscapes consist of tidy yards and shared communal pools according to iHuus data.
Manicured green spaces around detention ponds and residential areas provide suitable walking routes for pets. According to iHuus data, the availability of pet-friendly space in this neighborhood is slightly below the Greenacres average.
Frequent open land and scattered homes characterize this area, which offers a slightly more rural atmosphere than the Greenacres average. Residential layouts vary between multi-family complexes and single-family tracts nestled among fields or woodlands.
Suburban activity levels in this area are largely centered around local dining and nearby civic institutions. The atmosphere remains comparable to the rest of Greenacres, offering a steady but subdued energy focused on daily convenience.
Frequent auditory disturbances from nearby major transportation routes are common in this area. According to iHuus data, the level of acoustic disruption is significantly higher than the Greenacres average.
Air quality in Chelsea Commons fluctuates between acceptable and unhealthy levels, mirroring the average found across Greenacres. Sensitive groups may experience occasional concern during certain periods according to iHuus data.
Industrial presence is minimal, consisting primarily of light commercial retail and a few utility structures. This area remains largely residential and is comparable to the city average for industrial proximity.
Health insurance access among residents is notably lower than the Greenacres average, according to iHuus data.
Political leanings in Chelsea Commons trend more liberal than the Greenacres average, characterized by a liberal majority with a modest opposing presence according to iHuus data.
Residents will find a balanced demographic of young adults, families, and seniors. This age distribution is slightly more varied than the average seen across Greenacres.
Residual flood risks exist due to being located within a 500-year floodplain, though safety levels remain higher than the Greenacres average according to iHuus data.
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| Dimension | Chelsea Commons | Buttonwood |
|---|---|---|
| 🚶 Walkabilityavg 7.82 | ||
| 🔊 Acoustic Comfortavg 3.24 | ||
| 🤫 Privacy Indexavg 5.16 | ||
| 🎨 Visual Appealavg 6.58 | ||
| 🐕 Dog Friendlinessavg 6.44 | ||
| 🗺️ Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.73 | ||
| ✨ Neighborhood Vibeavg 3.68 | ||
| 🏥 Health Insurance Coverageavg 3.73 | ||
| 🌿 Air Qualityavg 5.04 | ||
| 🏭 Industrial Proximityavg 7.87 | ||
| 🌊 Flood Safetyavg 6.43 | ||
| 🗳️ Ideological Leanavg 6.18 | ||
| 👥 Population Age Profileavg 4.76 | ||
| 🔥 Fire Safety | ||
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School Districts Serving Chelsea Commons
Palm Beach County School District stands as a highly desirable, Solid/Stable educational powerhouse that benefits from exceptional leadership and deep community backing. Led by Superintendent Michael J. Burke since 2021, a veteran administrator with a strong financial background, the district maintains a stable trajectory and holds an esteemed "A" rating from the state. Financial health is a major strength, underscored by strong voter trust; in November 2024, residents approved a 10-year, half-penny sales surtax to fund over $2 billion in facility and technology upgrades, and the board is moving forward with a millage renewal for operations in late 2026. The district is home to nationally recognized flagship institutions, including Suncoast Community High School, celebrated for its rigorous International Baccalaureate and computer science programs, and the prestigious Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts. While the sheer size of this county-wide system results in a noticeable achievement gap between affluent coastal suburbs and lower-income inland pockets, the district is actively addressing these disparities through targeted school consolidations and an expansive network of over 300 specialized choice and career academies.
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Below average outcomes; significant attendance and academic challenges.
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