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Gulf Shores, AL vs Palatka, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Palatka has been positive.
- Palatka has 3.4% less unemployment than Gulf Shores.
- Palatka job growth has increased by 7.3% in the past 10 years.

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 Gulf Shores, ALPalatka, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment2.9%6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth43.8%25.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.6%-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth3.8%-4.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth10.6%-3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth21.3%-7.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Over 13 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Over 18 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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ZIPS IN GULF SHORES, ALABAMA
36542
ZIPS IN PALATKA, FLORIDA
32177

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