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Mooresville, NC vs Palatka, FL

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Are people in Palatka older or younger than people in Mooresville?
- The Median Age in Palatka is 1.5 years older than in Mooresville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Palatka or Mooresville?
- Palatka housing costs are 62.2% less expensive than Mooresville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Palatka or Mooresville?
- The average commute for residents of Palatka is 5.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mooresville.

Things to do in Mooresville?
Mooresville, North Carolina lies within Iredell County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Lazy 5 Ranch to Harding Speedway combined with stores like Walmart Supercenter and local food spots like Carolina Ale House.

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!

 Mooresville, NCPalatka, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,399329,725,481
 Median Income$75,141  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$458,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.52  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mooresville    19 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived here for a while, it has everything you need. But 150 traffics  More

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Over 7 years ago

It's a nice town but all the jobs are either service industry or manufacturers that don't pay well. If you're single and make less than 50,000 a year good luck finding  More

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Over 10 years ago

Hi, Moving back to NC to the Moorseville area. Am so excited . I am not from this area . so not familiar with area. So any insite would be greatly appericate. I to go  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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