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Leesburg, FL vs Palatka, FL

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Are people in Palatka older or younger than people in Leesburg?
- The Median Age in Palatka is 5.5 years younger than in Leesburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Palatka or Leesburg?
- Palatka housing costs are 40.5% less expensive than Leesburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Palatka or Leesburg?
- The average commute for residents of Palatka is 2.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Leesburg.

Things to do in Leesburg?
Leesburg is an incorporated city situated within Lake County, Florida boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Historic Triangle suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Venetian Gardens has various events and exhibits convenienty situated close by. There are also lots of 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!

 Leesburg, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,399329,725,481
 Median Income$37,350  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$291,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.89  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Leesburg    4 Reviews

My city sits between Lakes Harris and Griffin as part of the St. John's river system it helped the city grow.Now we rest between the two top growing communitys in  More

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Due to poor wages for the working class most people have to work two jobs this includes both husband and wife therefore children lack supervision so the crime rate is  More

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Nice little town surrounded by lakes. Great if you are retired as the majority of the population is 60+. This is largely driven by The Villages (largest retirement  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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