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DeLand, FL vs Palatka, FL

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Are people in Palatka older or younger than people in DeLand?
- The Median Age in Palatka is 2.8 years younger than in DeLand.

Are housing costs cheaper in Palatka or DeLand?
- Palatka housing costs are 46.4% less expensive than DeLand housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Palatka or DeLand?
- The average commute for residents of Palatka is 1.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of DeLand.

Things to do in DeLand?
DeLand, FL lies just north of Daytona on the St. Johns River offering plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities as well as historical sites such as De Leon Springs State Park and numerous cultural attractions like galleries and museums.

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!

 DeLand, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Population36,52810,399329,725,481
 Median Income$59,641$28,082$69,021
 Median Age40.237.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$323,400$173,400$338,100
 Unemployment Rate5.7%6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.7220.5326.38
Reviews for Deland    11 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

~ DeLand Police 'Killed' Teenage Girl ~ « Thread Started on Feb 19, 2008, 1:38am » Mom: Police Told Daughter To Stop Calling Before Murder-Suicide-- 'The Day She  More

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Over 14 years ago

DON'T MOVE TO DELAND,DELEON SPRINGS! The Deland Police department have some type of dirty dealings with the mexican criminals in Deland. They can do anything illegal and  More

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Over 15 years ago

Home of Stetson, University(the Harvard of the South), St. John's River(beauty beyond description, teaming with every sort of fish and wildlife), compassionate rednecks,  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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