Palatka, FL Overview

Marking a 150th anniversary in 2003, the leading City of Palatka blends historic charm with modern conveniences.  "The Gem City of the St. Johns River" is home to Ravine Gardens State Park, where plunging ravines create a paradise of dramatic scope and natural beauty.  Covering 55 acres and ranging in depth from 70 to 120 feet, the ravine also features freshwater springs.  In fact, the springs provided the city with water until 1996 when a new water plant was constructed at Kay Larkin Airport.  While downtown Palatka continues to play a central role within the city, expansion has steadily moved westward.  As long ago as the mid-20th century, new subdivisions and retail centers began to spring up, including Palatka Mall.  Charming historic districts in Old Palatka showcase many elegantly renovated Victorians and other homes from the early 1900s. The North Historic District is home to the Putnam Historic Museum and Palatka’s oldest house, while the South Historic District features the Tilghman Art Gallery and riverfront park.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 2%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 1,073.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.472
Households w/ Children 23%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 30%
Median Year in Residency 2.69

Housing Inventory

Palatka, FL Housing Inventory 2,103 599 1,821 2,103 599

Market Overview

402 listings with an estimated median price of $228,750

Price Count
$0 - 100K 117
$100K - 200K 67
$200K - 300K 83
$300K - 400K 33
$400K - 500K 25
$500K - 600K 19
$600K - 700K 4
$700K - 800K 4
$800K - 900K 7
$900K - 1M 11
$1M - Max 32
Property Type Count
Single Family 174
Commercial 62
Rental 16
Lots and Land 154
Multi Family 3
Mobile Home 9

(Data as of 4/27/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Palatka, FL Population Demographics

Total: 10,344

Households:3,924

Median Age: 35.51

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Palatka, FL Temperature

Weather Risk

Palatka, FL Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Palatka, FL Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Palatka, FL Highest Education Level Attained 966 2,639 491 194 626 572 1,164 966 2,639 491 194 626

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Palatka, FL Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $24,862)

Palatka, FL Income by dollar range 699 540 385 348 302 260 230 112 96 249 274 216 102 43 23 26 10 10

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$577
One Bedroom
$592
Two Bedroom
$698
Three Bedroom
$904
Four Bedroom
$1,048

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Palatka, FL Crime

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