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Palatka, FL vs Boynton Beach, FL

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Are people in Boynton Beach older or younger than people in Palatka?
- The Median Age in Boynton Beach is 3.6 years older than in Palatka.

Are housing costs cheaper in Boynton Beach or Palatka?
- Boynton Beach housing costs are 142.6% more expensive than Palatka housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Boynton Beach or Palatka?
- The average commute for residents of Boynton Beach is 4.5 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 Boynton Beach?
Boynton Beach Florida lies in Palm Beach County providing locals and tourists with beaches like Ocean Inlet Park or eateries along Ocean Avenue all the way up to Woolbright Road.

 Palatka, FLBoynton Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock79,479329,725,481
 Median Income$28,082  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$173,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.53  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Boynton Beach    17 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

In Boynton Beach since three years. Loud and dirty, road are unsafe for bicyclists!  More

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I live in Boynton and every year it gets worse down here... The heat has been unbearable for months and the city is overcrowded! A simple errand can take much longer  More

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Over 11 years ago

The climate is not bad. Mild winters but hot and humid summers. Hurricanes, but no snow and ice storms. Cost of living is a little too high, as is population density.  More

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