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Palatka, FL vs Clermont, FL

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Are people in Clermont older or younger than people in Palatka?
- The Median Age in Clermont is 4.6 years older than in Palatka.

Are housing costs cheaper in Clermont or Palatka?
- Clermont housing costs are 144.6% more expensive than Palatka housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Clermont or Palatka?
- The average commute for residents of Clermont is 11.8 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 Clermont?
Clermont, Florida is situated in Lake county featuring numerous attractions such as Waterfront Park or Kings Ridge Golf Club combined with stores like Citrus Tower Village Shopping Center and local food spots such as Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grille & Grill

 Palatka, FLClermont, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,562329,725,481
 Median Income$28,082  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4238.4
 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 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 Clermont    15 Reviews

Clermont is an amazing place to live, to love , and to grow. I discovered Clermont a little over 10 years ago by accident, and I thank God that I did. At the time I  More

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Over 10 years ago

Can you please tell me if College Park in Clermont is a good Community? I heard that the high School is Lake Minneola and supposedly a good school. I also was looking  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great place to live and no income  More

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