Living in East Palatka, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Palatka · Census data 2020–2024
East Palatka has 1,494 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $73,718 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $246,600, the median rent is $1,101/month.
East Palatka is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Palatka at a glance
- Population
- 1,494
- Median age
- 39.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $73,718State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $246,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,101/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is East Palatka a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Florida median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in East Palatka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Palatka the median home value is $246,600, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,101 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,675 a month in housing costs.
East Palatka median household income
The median household income in East Palatka is $73,718 and the income per person is $46,330. 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in East Palatka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 534
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.1%
- Vacant
- 17.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.35
East Palatka demographics
- Population
- 1,494
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 31.9%
- Households
- 442
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Palatka ›
Education in East Palatka
8.9% of adults 25 and older in East Palatka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Palatka
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
East Palatka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Palatka | 1,494 | $73,718 | $246,600 | $1,101 |
| Palatka | 10,650 | $32,021 | $150,500 | $901 |
| Flagler Estates | 4,321 | $75,957 | $213,300 | $1,147 |
| Pomona Park | 755 | $43,317 | $159,600 | $917 |
| Welaka | 1,082 | $54,830 | $283,100 | $1,050 |
| Crescent City | 1,944 | $33,971 | $192,600 | $789 |
| Interlachen | 1,923 | $47,950 | $152,500 | $802 |
| St. Augustine Shores | 9,462 | $73,688 | $339,300 | $2,084 |
| St. Augustine South | 4,714 | $75,996 | $347,400 | $1,448 |
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What is the median household income in East Palatka, FL?
The median household income in East Palatka is $73,718, about the same as the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Palatka?
The median home value in East Palatka is $246,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in East Palatka?
The median gross rent in East Palatka is $1,101 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is East Palatka, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Florida median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.2%.
What is the median age in East Palatka?
The median age in East Palatka is 39.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in East Palatka?
The average commute to work in East Palatka is 39 minutes; 23.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Palatka?
The unemployment rate in East Palatka is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Palatka?
8.9% of adults in East Palatka have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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