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New Iberia, LA vs Palatka, FL

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Are people in Palatka older or younger than people in New Iberia?
- The Median Age in Palatka is 3.0 years older than in New Iberia.

Are housing costs cheaper in Palatka or New Iberia?
- Palatka housing costs are 17.3% more expensive than New Iberia housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Palatka or New Iberia?
- The average commute for residents of Palatka is 1.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Iberia.

Things to do in New Iberia?
New Iberia, LA is a city located in Iberia Parish along the Bayou Teche in south Louisiana. The city has been recognized for its beautiful architecture and offers plenty of cultural sites such as Shadows-on-the-Teche Plantation House Museum or Longfellow Evangeline State Historic Site.

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!

 New Iberia, LAPalatka, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,399329,725,481
 Median Income$43,734  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$147,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Iberia    1 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

Climate is normally humid. Some cold days during winter time, but mainly warm to hot and  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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