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Palatka, FL vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Palatka?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 11.1 years younger than in Palatka.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Palatka?
- Richmond housing costs are 43.8% more expensive than Palatka housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Palatka?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 1.1 minutes shorter 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 Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

 Palatka, FLRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$28,082  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 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 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 Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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