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Yulee, FL vs Palatka, FL

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Are people in Palatka older or younger than people in Yulee?
- The Median Age in Palatka is 0.8 years older than in Yulee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Palatka or Yulee?
- Palatka housing costs are 49.9% less expensive than Yulee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Palatka or Yulee?
- The average commute for residents of Palatka is 9.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Yulee.

Things to do in Yulee?
Yulee, FL is an inviting small city north of Jacksonville full of amazing places to explore like Egan's Creek Greenway displaying its unique environment or Amelia Island State Park ideal for camping; they organize vivid festivals like Isles Toast Music Fest every December.

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!

 Yulee, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,399329,725,481
 Median Income$72,944  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$346,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.46  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Yulee    1 Reviews

I've lived here for 10 years and I will say, it is an overall good place to have your kids. One problem with Yulee is air quality, it smells like gasoline, smoke, and,  More

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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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