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East Palatka, FL
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East Palatka, FL
At a Glance
How East Palatka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Palatka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Palatka a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Palatka residents earn a median household income of $72,153 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,900. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,593 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Palatka is $240,100 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,242. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
East Palatka reports 640 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,263/100K.
Education
14.0% of adults in East Palatka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Palatka has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.