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Palatka, FL vs Altamonte Springs, FL

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Are people in Altamonte Springs older or younger than people in Palatka?
- The Median Age in Altamonte Springs is 0.8 years younger than in Palatka.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altamonte Springs or Palatka?
- Altamonte Springs housing costs are 61.1% more expensive than Palatka housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Altamonte Springs or Palatka?
- The average commute for residents of Altamonte Springs is 4.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Palatka.

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!

Things to do in Altamonte Springs?
Altamonte Springs, Florida gives visitors access to plenty of attractions ranging from Crystal Lake Park to Uptown Altamonte Mall along with its numerous local restaurants.

 Palatka, FLAltamonte Springs, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,732329,725,481
 Median Income$28,082  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$173,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.53  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Altamonte Springs    9 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have been living here for about 4 months, nice city, traffic is not too bad, unless u get close to Orlando, love the weather, hot but always refreshing air, lots of  More

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The overall crime rate in Altamonte Springs is 20% higher than than the national  More

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Life here, as a retiree, is wonderful -- close to SO MANY Florida attractions -- parks, lakes, shopping galore, and, of course, all of the Disney parks and  More

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