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Okeechobee, FL vs Palatka, FL

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- The median age of a home in Okeechobee is 30.0% younger than the median age of a home in Palatka.
 Okeechobee, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age40  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$173,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months27.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock79.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.231.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.5$11.0
 Homes Owned53.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented33.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Okeechobee, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,060$1,840
 Studio Apartment$980  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$640$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,290  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,080$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,810  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Okeechobee, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other8.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Okeechobee, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock19.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99911.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock7.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99915.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Okeechobee, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198924.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196921.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock17.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Okeechobee    3 Reviews
Patty · Okeechobee, FL
Small town living
Over 16 years ago

I have lived in Okeechobee since 1985. It is a good place to raise kids due to lower crime rates, however, children-related activities are few and far between, unless  More

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Abhd · Amory, MS
Okeechobee
Over 16 years ago

It was named for the Lake Okeechobee, which was itself named for Hitchiti words oka (water) and chobi (big). I grew up in Okeechobee County in the 70's, I still love  More

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jack · Ogden, UT
Street Signs
Over 17 years ago

This town has such a crazy name. I cant even pronounce it and i live  More

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Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews
Helene · Palatka, FL
Country Quiet
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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Allie · Oak Ridge, TN
thinking about retiring in palatka
Over 9 years ago

Would love to hear your views on life in  More

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Ron · East Palatka, FL
On the rise
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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