2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Palatka, FL vs Atlanta, GA

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- Household income in Atlanta, is 146% more than it is in Palatka and is 0% above the National Average.
- Palatka unemployment rate is 6.3%.
- Atlanta unemployment rate is 5.3%.
 Palatka, FLAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate6.3%5.3%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth-0.3%2.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth25.9%46.8%33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%8.9%6.2%
 Income Taxes0.0%5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$17,056$54,466$37,638
 Household Income$28,082$69,164$69,021
 Family Median Income$35,284$93,051$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Palatka, FLAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K26.8%14.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K8.1%4.1%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K20.6%7.9%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K12.4%6.6%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K6.9%6.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.6%6.1%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K7.7%8.4%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K3.9%11.0%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K3.3%13.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K2.0%7.4%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K0.8%14.6%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Palatka, FLAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Management, business, finance8.0%24.8%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science2.8%10.1%6.5%
 Community, social services1.2%1.7%1.8%
 Legal0.0%3.5%1.2%
 Education, library4.3%7.1%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.1%4.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.9%5.4%6.2%
 Healthcare support6.2%1.2%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.1%2.3%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving9.7%4.8%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.8%2.9%3.6%
 Personal care0.8%2.3%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support31.5%19.3%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry1.5%0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair8.8%2.2%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving13.3%7.9%13.1%
Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 7 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 18 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 Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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