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Holiday, FL vs Palatka, FL

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Are people in Palatka older or younger than people in Holiday?
- The Median Age in Palatka is 6.4 years younger than in Holiday.

Are housing costs cheaper in Palatka or Holiday?
- Palatka housing costs are 22.5% less expensive than Holiday housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Palatka or Holiday?
- The average commute for residents of Palatka is 8.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Holiday.

Things to do in Holiday?
Holiday is an unincorporated community situated within Pasco County, Florida boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Pasco County Historical Museum suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Anclote River Park has various events and exhibits convenienty situated close by. There are also several shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

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!

 Holiday, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,399329,725,481
 Median Income$37,068  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$223,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Holiday    3 Reviews

i love the area, if you know of any apartments based on income, let me know, thanks jeff bray  More

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Over 19 years ago

We've lived in Holiday for 6 months. The area is an OK area, nothing fancy and this is exactly why you are buying here. It is located in Pasco county, not Pinellas where  More

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Over 20 years ago

Good doctors are hard to find here. Most of them are doctors who have been kicked out of other states. They claim to have given you a physical by only checking your  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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Would love to hear your views on life in  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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