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Palatka, FL Area Guide

Relish small-town charms in northeastern Florida

Suburban Rural Riverside Historic Diverse Active Scenic Convenient Quaint Close-Knit Accessible

Nestled alongside the Saint Johns River, Palatka offers residents a small-town feel with plenty of Southern hospitality. Outdoor recreation abounds in Palatka, with numerous opportunities for bass fishing, camping, canoeing, kayaking, golfing, hiking, biking, and bird watching on the Saint Johns River and at Palatka’s many parks, such as Ravine Gardens State Park and Riverfront Park.

Palatka hosts an array of special events to bring the tight-knit community together and celebrate its rich history, including the Florida Azalea Festival, Saint Johns River Catfish Festival, Blue Crab Festival, and the Bostwick Blueberry Festival. Downtown Palatka is teeming with quaint shops, tasty restaurants, and unique businesses in historic buildings adorned with colorful murals. Destinations like Saint Augustine, Daytona Beach, Gainesville, and Jacksonville are all within an hour’s drive of Palatka.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Palatka, FL is $1,027 for a studio, $1,257 for one bedroom, $1,497 for two bedrooms, and $1,762 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palatka has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,257/month
609 Sq Ft
House
$1,532/month
1,084 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Palatka, FL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

41 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Bikeable

53 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Palatka High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

528 Students

C. L. Overturf Jr 6th Grade Center

Public

Grades 6

340 Students

Putnam Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

Palatka High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Eleanor H. Miller School

Public

Grades PK-12

Putnam Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

Putnam Edge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail
  • Ravine Gardens State Park
  • Dunns Creek State Park

Commuter Rail

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.