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Living in Palatka

Median gross rent was US$901 per month, while the median home value was US$150,500 in July 2026. In July 2026, Palatka had a population of 10,650. There were 89 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 25 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0721 sources

Population10,872people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,023EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent792EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate9.27%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,218incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 103% aboveOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Palatka?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 50.8%, and the vacancy rate was 7.17% in July 2026. 61.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Palatka recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€435
Utilities, 85 m² flat€217
Internet, 60 Mbps€52
Mobile plan, 10 GB€37

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited51.91 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palatka (Wayback Machine capture 20250219191926)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly435.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palatka (Wayback Machine capture 20250219191926)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB37 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palatka (Wayback Machine capture 20250219191926)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home217.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palatka (Wayback Machine capture 20250219191926)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$901/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent61.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)7.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,775 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)854.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent792 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Palatka a good place to live?

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student56%strong on education, weak on work · range 46–66%
Family63%strong on family, weak on cost · range 54–72%
Retirement52%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 41–63%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 422 of 10,872 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$32,021 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Palatka is 9.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income32,021 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband61.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription81.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet16.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,023 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,408 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov9Official
Unemployment rate9.27 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Palatka?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,408 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,524of €2,685 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,685
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €854
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€217 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palatka (Wayback Machine capture 20250219191926) · 2025-12-31− €217
Internet€52 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palatka (Wayback Machine capture 20250219191926) · 2025-12-31− €52
Mobile plan€37 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palatka (Wayback Machine capture 20250219191926) · 2025-12-31− €37
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,524
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Palatka. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Palatka. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher77.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools25 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents25.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents89 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations4,792 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Palatka when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPalatka highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Palatka highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Palatka3,218
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,218 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City8Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents507.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time23.52 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport2.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest airportUST3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport45 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Palatka. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 18.06 · Feb 20.11 · Mar 23.22 · Apr 26.44 · May 29.61 · Jun 31.28 · Jul 32.22 · Aug 31.72 · Sep 29.78 · Oct 26.67 · Nov 22.61 · Dec 19.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 8.39 · Feb 9.94 · Mar 12.06 · Apr 15.17 · May 18.5 · Jun 21.56 · Jul 22.67 · Aug 22.78 · Sep 21.89 · Oct 18.33 · Nov 13.67 · Dec 10.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 13.22 · Feb 15.06 · Mar 17.67 · Apr 20.83 · May 24.06 · Jun 26.44 · Jul 27.44 · Aug 27.28 · Sep 25.83 · Oct 22.5 · Nov 18.11 · Dec 14.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 72.39 · Feb 65.53 · Mar 78.74 · Apr 63.5 · May 88.14 · Jun 197.4 · Jul 161.5 · Aug 170.7 · Sep 185.7 · Oct 115.3 · Nov 50.29 · Dec 56.39 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00082915 (FEDERAL PT)15Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading36.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean6.59 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,327 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature28.38 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature23.02 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature15.91 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Houston ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Marugame (Japan) ±4.6 °C, Amagasaki (Japan) ±4.2 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±4.2 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±4.2 °C, Higashiosaka (Japan) ±4.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.22 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents422 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population503,506 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density426.1 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population10,872 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value150,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes50.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate46.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance13.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher10.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available82.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202255,698 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202216 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,284 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home7.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans76.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Palatka

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Palm Coast as a Palatka alternative in the same region

43 km away, better on 2 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 109,886 Palm Coast vs 10,872 Palatka+911%
  • Unemployment: 4.5% Palm Coast vs 9.3% Palatka−51%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,094 Palm Coast vs €2,023 Palatkano percentage
  • Basic utilities, 85 m²: €123 Palm Coast vs €217 Palatka−43%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 970 (2021) Palm Coast vs 3,218 (2025) Palatkano percentage
  • Nearest airport: 44.0 km Palm Coast vs 45.0 km Palatkasame level
Full comparisonMore about Palm Coast

Grapevine as a Palatka alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1510 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,533 Grapevine vs €2,023 Palatka+124%
  • Residents: 50,714 Grapevine vs 10,872 Palatka+366%
  • Foreign residents: 10.1% Grapevine vs 3.2% Palatka+212%
  • Unemployment: 4.7% Grapevine vs 9.3% Palatka−50%
  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Grapevine vs 45.0 km Palatka−87%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,801 Grapevine vs €3,408 Palatkano percentage
  • Basic utilities, 85 m²: €131 Grapevine vs €217 Palatka−40%
Full comparisonMore about Grapevine

Alternative cities in United States

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Canton10,873 residentsMedulla10,871 residentsSumner10,871 residentsFort Oglethorpe10,868 residentsFairview10,877 residentsColumbia10,865 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Palatka?

The median gross salary is 3,408 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Palatka?

The unemployment rate is 9.27 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Palatka?

Police recorded 3,218 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Palatka?

The published population is 10,872 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Palatka?

422 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Palatka a good place to live?

Palatka may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  9. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palatka (Wayback Machine capture 20250219191926) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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