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Clermont, FL vs Palatka, FL

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Are people in Palatka older or younger than people in Clermont?
- The Median Age in Palatka is 4.6 years younger than in Clermont.

Are housing costs cheaper in Palatka or Clermont?
- Palatka housing costs are 59.1% less expensive than Clermont housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Palatka or Clermont?
- The average commute for residents of Palatka is 11.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Clermont.

Things to do in Clermont?
Clermont, Florida is situated in Lake county featuring numerous attractions such as Waterfront Park or Kings Ridge Golf Club combined with stores like Citrus Tower Village Shopping Center and local food spots such as Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grille & Grill

Things to do in Palatka?
Palatka is located in Putnam County on the St. Johns River in north-central Florida. This small city of nearly 10 thousand people has plenty of outdoor recreation like fishing and kayaking along the river as well as visiting nearby Heckscher State Park located just 10 miles away from downtown Palatka. There are also several unique eateries, galleries and shops that offer anything you might need – plus a few unexpected surprises!

 Clermont, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,399329,725,481
 Median Income$69,930  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$424,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.33  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Clermont    15 Reviews

Clermont is an amazing place to live, to love , and to grow. I discovered Clermont a little over 10 years ago by accident, and I thank God that I did. At the time I  More

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Over 10 years ago

Can you please tell me if College Park in Clermont is a good Community? I heard that the high School is Lake Minneola and supposedly a good school. I also was looking  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great place to live and no income  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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