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Palatka, FL vs Westbrook, ME

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Are people in Westbrook older or younger than people in Palatka?
- The Median Age in Westbrook is 0.3 years older than in Palatka.

Are housing costs cheaper in Westbrook or Palatka?
- Westbrook housing costs are 122.8% more expensive than Palatka housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Westbrook or Palatka?
- The average commute for residents of Westbrook is 1.4 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 Westbrook?
Westbrook, ME is a pleasant city southeast of Portland featuring several spectacular spots such as Mast Landing Sanctuary perfect for exploring or Riverbank Park ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable American Folk Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Palatka, FLWestbrook, MEUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,074329,725,481
 Median Income$28,082  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 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 Westbrook    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Westbrook is a fairly nice place to live overall. I've lived here about four years. It has a long blue collar history, but that has changed somewhat in recent years.  More

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