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Palatka, FL vs Fairfield, CA

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Highlights
- Household income in Fairfield, is 230% more than it is in Palatka and is 25% above the National Average.
- Palatka unemployment rate is 6.3%.
- Fairfield unemployment rate is 7.4%.
 Palatka, FLFairfield, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth25.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$17,056  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$92,625$69,021
 Family Median Income$35,284  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Palatka, FLFairfield, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock5.2%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K8.1%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock6.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K12.4%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock6.5%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.6%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock9.7%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K3.9%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock23.7%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K2.0%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock13.4%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Palatka, FLFairfield, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance8.0%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock4.8%6.5%
 Community, social services1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.5%1.2%
 Education, library4.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock4.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.1%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock6.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.8%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.4%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support31.5%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock1.3%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair8.8%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock14.0%13.1%
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 Fairfield    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We  More

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Over 10 years ago

I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement  More

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Over 14 years ago

good  More

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