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Palatka, FL


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Palatka, Florida

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.

The People and Families of Palatka

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palatka had a median family income of $26,076.

Political Inclinations

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.

Palatka Housing

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.

Commuting

In Palatka, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Palatka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPalatka Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Palatka Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Palatka Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Palatka Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Palatka Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Palatka, FL

Comparing Palatka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population32
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times710
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Property Taxes109
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Housing Recently Built73

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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The St. John's at Palatka. between 1880 and 1897

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