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Palatka, Florida is 41 miles E of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 47 miles S of Jacksonville, Florida. It is in Putnam county. The population of the city is 10,033.
In Palatka, about 37% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Palatka. Adults in the city are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in Palatka.
The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.
In 2000, Palatka had a median family income of $26,076.
Among Palatka political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,300. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Palatka, approximately 54% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Palatka are lower than most places in Florida. Property taxes in the city are low by Florida standards.
In Palatka, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Palatka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Palatka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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