East Palatka, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Putnam County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,536 Population 483/sq mi density
$72,153 Median Income $47,900 per capita
$240,100 Home Value $271,681 Zillow
$1,057 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,153 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$240,100 home value, $1,057/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

East Palatka, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,153
4% below
$47,900 per capita
Home Value
$240,100
15% below
Zillow: $271,681
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
9% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
77.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
7% below
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

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)

Income
96%
Home Value
85%
Rent
91%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Palatka a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.6% (56% 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 $271,681. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,536
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,153
Per Capita$47,900
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$3,499M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,100
Rent$1,057
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$271,681
Housing Units546
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity29.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death15,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation14 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute49 min
Broadband73.4%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in East Palatka was built in 1982.
24.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeast Florida Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.