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Austell, GA vs Palatka, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Palatka has been positive.
- Palatka has 2.9% less unemployment than Austell.
- Palatka job growth has increased by 7.3% in the past 10 years.
 Austell, GAPalatka, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth46.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth12.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Austell    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Austell is a nice quiet place to raise a family is you are family minded. It is a city that is in a very convenient crossroads. South is Douglasville, North is Kennesaw,  More

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Over 19 years ago

The quality of life in the Metro Atlanta area has really declined due to the increase in traffic and drive time. The lack of a good transit system has really hurt the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Austell is a nice little city about 20 minutes west of Atlanta. In Austell you are close enough to be able to commute to Atlanta without feeling like you live in  More

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Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 9 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 20 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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