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Palatka, FL vs Kennesaw, GA

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Are people in Kennesaw older or younger than people in Palatka?
- The Median Age in Kennesaw is 1.8 years younger than in Palatka.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kennesaw or Palatka?
- Kennesaw housing costs are 110.8% more expensive than Palatka housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kennesaw or Palatka?
- The average commute for residents of Kennesaw is 11.1 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 Kennesaw?
Kennesaw, GA is situated just northwest of Atlanta and offers easy access to big-city amenities while still providing plenty of small-town charm like festivals, parades and events throughout the year.

 Palatka, FLKennesaw, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,036329,725,481
 Median Income$28,082  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$173,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.53  Unlock26.38
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 Kennesaw    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Lived here for 15 years. Lived in Colorado and Missouri also and spent a lot of time in Southern California. I can tell you this place is terrible! Summers are long,  More

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Over 7 years ago

Warm autumn and always something to do no matter what  More

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Kennesaw - Here's a bit of our background to help in your assessment. We moved to GA from southern CA. I've lived in Kennesaw for 8yrs. We are a multicultural family  More

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