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Thomasville, GA vs Palatka, FL

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Are people in Palatka older or younger than people in Thomasville?
- The Median Age in Palatka is 1.0 years older than in Thomasville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Palatka or Thomasville?
- Palatka housing costs are 8.3% less expensive than Thomasville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Palatka or Thomasville?
- The average commute for residents of Palatka is 0.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Thomasville.

Things to do in Thomasville?
Thomasville, GA is an inviting town northwest of Tallahassee full of amazing places to explore like Pebble Hill Plantation displaying its distinctive landscape or War Toons Battle Simulation presenting outdoor activities; their annual event Thomasville Rose Show & Festival brings people together with food and games every April.

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!

 Thomasville, GAPalatka, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,399329,725,481
 Median Income$44,063  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$189,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.74  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Thomasville    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

My husband had transfered his job from Lordstown Ohio to Florida. I did my research and found Thomasville to have a very low crime rate along with a wonderful school  More

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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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