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Palatka, FL vs Ormond Beach, FL

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Are people in Ormond Beach older or younger than people in Palatka?
- The Median Age in Ormond Beach is 14.1 years older than in Palatka.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ormond Beach or Palatka?
- Ormond Beach housing costs are 121.5% more expensive than Palatka housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ormond Beach or Palatka?
- The average commute for residents of Ormond Beach is 1.0 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 Ormond Beach?
Ormond Beach, Florida is located in Volusia County providing visitors great shopping opportunities around The Pavilion at Ormond and various restaurants like TGI Friday’s.

 Palatka, FLOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,707329,725,481
 Median Income$28,082  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock51.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$173,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%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 Ormond Beach    8 Reviews

We have lived in the area for over 8 years. I love the political views of most people and how RED our state is. Having a governor and people with the same views,  More

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The state that is affordable for retirees is NOT affordable for people that work. Poor wages for professionals. Biggest employer in central FL is Disney and pays very  More

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I love it here it is very quiet and peaceful. The beaches are beautiful and pretty private and not crowded most of the time! There are some beautiful parks here as well.  More

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