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Houses in Palatka, FL (Putnam County) — Census median home value $112,300, county listing prices up about 8.1% over the past year. Market data for Palatka houses and the broader area.
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Palatka, FL is in Putnam County, Florida — this guide covers houses in Palatka and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 10,558, with a median household income of $33,628. Census data puts Palatka houses at a median value of $112,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Putnam County's current median listing price runs $335,197, up about 8.1% over the past year.
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Market overview
Palatka housing market
Palatka is in Putnam County, Florida. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Palatka and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$112,300
Population (Census ACS)
10,558
Median household income
$33,628
County price trend (2025)
2.31% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Palatka market snapshot
Population
10,558
County
Putnam County
Median Household Income
$33,628
Median Home Value (city)
$112,300
Median Listing Price (Putnam County)
$335,197
Median Gross Rent
$914/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+8.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Palatka's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $112,300. Separately, Putnam County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $335,197. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Putnam County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.31% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Palatka has an estimated population of 10,558 and a median household income of $33,628, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Palatka's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 33% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Putnam County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Palatka.
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Nearby communities include East Palatka, Welaka, Pomona Park, Interlachen, Crescent City.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hastings (~11.7 mi), Flagler Estates (~13.2 mi), Green Cove Springs (~23.5 mi), Keystone Heights (~23.6 mi), Espanola (~24.5 mi), St. Augustine Shores (~24.5 mi), Penney Farms (~24.6 mi), World Golf Village (~25.0 mi), St. Augustine South (~25.7 mi), Bunnell (~26.6 mi), Crescent Beach (~26.8 mi), Butler Beach (~26.9 mi), Palm Coast (~27.1 mi), Marineland (~27.8 mi), St. Augustine Beach (~27.9 mi), St. Augustine (~28.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Palatka data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
10,558
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$112,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$33,628
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$914
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.31%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$335,197
Census place type
city
County
Putnam County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.85 sq mi
Census GEOID
1253875
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Palatka
Schools
PUTNAM — 19 schools, 10,293 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Putnam addresses may be served by PUTNAM, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Palatka FAQ
What are houses worth in Palatka, FL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Palatka at $112,300. Putnam County's current median listing price runs $335,197, up about 8.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Palatka, FL?
For owner-occupied houses in Palatka, Census ACS data shows a median value of $112,300. Active listing prices in Putnam County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Palatka, FL?
Palatka houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Putnam County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Palatka, FL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Palatka's population at approximately 10,558.
What's the median rent in Palatka, FL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Palatka at approximately $914 per month.
What is the median household income in Palatka, FL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Palatka at approximately $33,628.
Is the Palatka housing market growing?
Putnam County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.31% annual change in 2025.
Is Palatka, FL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Palatka's median home value at about 3.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 33% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Palatka, FL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest PUTNAM for many Palatka addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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