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Palatka, FL vs Apopka, FL

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- The median age of a home in Palatka is 55.8% older than the median age of a home in Apopka.
 Palatka, FLApopka, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age52  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$388,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock83.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.146.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.9$11.0
 Homes Owned42.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented47.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Palatka, FLApopka, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,170$1,840
 Studio Apartment$640  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,510$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$840  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,200$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,180  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Palatka, FLApopka, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Palatka, FLApopka, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99923.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99920.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9993.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock22.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Palatka, FLApopka, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.8%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock30.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock22.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock1.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.8%12.2%
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 Apopka    9 Reviews

We have lived here 14 years, building our home in what was once just hills and trees. It has grown to be very busy, traffic... condos.... don't get me wrong, it is a  More

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Hi - We recently moved from PA and are looking for a nice place to live that is affordable. We see many beautiful homes in Apopa with lake views and or on golf courses.  More

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Over 12 years ago

I just about fell off my chair when I saw that South Apopka only had a 4-4 on their crime rating. Obviously someone has gotten their wires crossed. We are talking  More

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