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Largo, FL vs Palatka, FL

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Are people in Palatka older or younger than people in Largo?
- The Median Age in Palatka is 10.5 years younger than in Largo.

Are housing costs cheaper in Palatka or Largo?
- Palatka housing costs are 48.3% less expensive than Largo housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Palatka or Largo?
- The average commute for residents of Palatka is 3.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Largo.

Things to do in Largo?
Largo, Florida lies just outside Tampa Bay and provides easy access to the local beaches as well as natural attractions such as Eagle Lake Park or The Armed Forces History Museum for history enthusiasts.

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!

 Largo, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,399329,725,481
 Median Income$50,948  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$335,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.87  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Largo    13 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Before moving here a few years ago we vacationed here at some of the top rated beaches in the world. In addition to NO SNOW, we now enjoy no state income taxes,  More

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Over 8 years ago

This is been my home for 29 years I love the swaying palm trees, the saltwater air seabreeze, the boats, the beaches, The FISHING is Great, Huge 300yr old oak trees  More

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Over 11 years ago

Very oppressive from May to Oct. Lovely area but hard to enjoy a large part of year.  More

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Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 8 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 19 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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