How long is the commute from Palatka, FL?
Workers who live in Palatka, FL take an average of 23.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
17.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.5 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 17.1%
How people in Palatka get to work
| Means of transportation | Palatka | Putnam County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.4% (±9.1 points) | 77.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.1% (±7.1 points) | 10.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±1.8 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±4.9 points) | 9.8% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Palatka, the average commute is lower than in Putnam County (29.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palatka, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Putnam County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Putnam County, Palatka ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 674 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palatka
| Vehicles available | Palatka | Putnam County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.1% (±6.0 points) | 6.8% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.7% (±7.7 points) | 35.4% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.7% (±5.1 points) | 37.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.4% (±3.6 points) | 20.1% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Palatka, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Putnam County (6.8%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Palatka
| Palatka | Putnam County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±4.9 points) | 9.8% (±1.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.0% (±5.0 points) | 91.0% (±1.6 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.3% (±5.8 points) | 85.7% (±1.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palatka, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Putnam County (85.7%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Palatka
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatka | — | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| East Palatka | 4.7 mi | 38.7 minutes (±11.9) | Higher |
| Welaka | 11 mi | 35.9 minutes (±11.4) | Higher |
| Pomona Park | 11 mi | 38.7 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Flagler Estates | 13 mi | 37.7 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Interlachen | 13 mi | 32.1 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Crescent City | 18 mi | 32.7 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Lake Kerr | 22 mi | 45.2 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Seville | 23 mi | 33.3 minutes (±16.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Palatka, FL (38.7 minutes), Welaka, FL (35.9 minutes), Pomona Park, FL (38.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Putnam County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | East Palatka | 38.7 minutes (±11.9) |
| 1 (tie) | Pomona Park | 38.7 minutes (±8.4) |
| 3 | Welaka | 35.9 minutes (±11.4) |
| 4 | Crescent City | 32.7 minutes (±6.5) |
| 5 | Interlachen | 32.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Palatka | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Palatka
How long is the average commute in Palatka?
Workers who live in Palatka, FL take an average of 23.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palatka without a car?
17.1% of households in Palatka have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palatka?
7.9% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Palatka worked from home, and 81.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palatka city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palatka city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palatka city, Florida
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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