At a Glance
Median Income
$33,628
$19,217 per capita
Home Value
$112,300
Zillow: $210,629
Median Rent
$914/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
277/100K
3,707/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
29.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
24.5% smoking rate
How Palatka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palatka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palatka a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palatka residents earn a median household income of $33,628 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,217. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.4% 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 Palatka is $112,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,629. Median rent is $914/month, with 33.6% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Palatka reports 277 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,707/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Palatka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population10,558
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,072/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$33,628
Per Capita$19,217
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty29.4%
County GDP$3,499M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,300
Rent$914
Ownership46.5%
Zillow$210,629
Housing Units4,667
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent277/100K
Property3,707/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death15,843/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation67 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Palatka was founded in 1821.
The median home in Palatka was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Northeast Florida Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.