Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
21%
Palatka
Palatka, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,255
Population
9,452
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Relish small-town charms in northeastern Florida
Suburban
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Rural
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Riverside
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Historic
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Diverse
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Active
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Scenic
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Convenient
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Quaint
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Close-Knit
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Accessible
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$27,071
Average: $38,375
Education
955
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,307
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Palatka, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Palatka, FL is $1,003 for a studio, $1,259 for one bedroom, $1,551 for two bedrooms, and $1,836 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palatka has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,259/month
599 Sq Ft
House
$1,489/month
1,115 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Palatka, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
257 Students
Putnam Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Public
Grades K-5
James A. Long Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
552 Students
Kelley Smith Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
753 Students
William D. Moseley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
609 Students
Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Public
Grades 6-8
177 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,639 Students
Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle
Public
Grades 7-8
516 Students
C. L. Overturf Jr 6th Grade Center
Public
Grades 6
342 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
267 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,639 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
267 Students
Public
Grades K-12
64 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
51 Students
Putnam County Exceptional Education
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail
- Ravine Gardens State Park
- Dunns Creek State Park
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.