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Palmetto, FL vs Ormond Beach, FL

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Are people in Ormond Beach older or younger than people in Palmetto?
- The Median Age in Ormond Beach is 2.4 years older than in Palmetto.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ormond Beach or Palmetto?
- Ormond Beach housing costs are 0.3% less expensive than Palmetto housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ormond Beach or Palmetto?
- The average commute for residents of Ormond Beach is 2.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Palmetto.

Things to do in Palmetto?
Palmetto, FL is a pleasant town south of Bradenton featuring several spectacular spots such as Mosaic Park perfect for exploring or Bishop Harbor Nature Trail ideal for picnicking; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Palmetto Pig Fest celebrating local culture with music and art.

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.

 Palmetto, FLOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,707329,725,481
 Median Income$50,762  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock51.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$385,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Palmetto    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore. There's not a safe city in the  More

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I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto  More

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Over 18 years ago

My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child  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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