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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Hunter S.

Why I chose Margate over bigger cities

Rent is about $1,662/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 58,418 people. With a population of 58,418, Margate is a smaller city. Median household income is $60,852, which feels about average for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-depende...

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Jack

Cost of living reality check -Margate

Alright, Household incomes average around $60,852 in Margate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What are your go-to spots? Thanks in advance! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Ethan Kim

Best companies to work for in Margate?

I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestl...

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Emilia Walker

Is Margate still affordable?

Alright, I'm retired and With a population of 58,418, Margate is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

2 replies 14 upvotes housing
Ethan Kim

The good and bad of living in Margate

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,662/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Margate sits at 166.8 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 58,418 people. Median household income is $60,852, which feels about average for the area. People here...

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seattle_sebastian

What's it really like living in Margate?

Hello, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $60,852 in Margate. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has i...

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Mateo Thomas

Cheapest neighborhoods in Margate?

Random thought, We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 58,418 people. Rent is about $1,662/month for a decent place. Median household income is $60,852, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $60,852 in Margate. I'd say it's better for famili...

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Daniel Taylor

Margate job market vs Pittsburgh

We have two kids and Homes are going for about $286,200 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 58,418 people. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $60,852, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. The...

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Elijah Thompson

Best areas to explore in Margate?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Elizabeth S.

Best areas to explore in Margate?

Been meaning to ask this. Homes are going for about $286,200 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene her...

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happy_katherine94

Anyone regret moving to Margate?

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and Median household income is $60,852, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 58,418 people. Household incomes average around $60,852 in Margate. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think i...

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sd_carson

Honest thoughts on life in Margate

My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,662/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $60,852 in Margate. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots?

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Evelyn Green

Planning a move to Margate -neighborhoods?

The median home value here is around $286,200, which seems about average. Worth the trade-offs? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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sd_carson

Is Margate still affordable?

Random thought, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 58,418, Margate is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene ...

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Audrey Peterson

First time home buyer in Margate

Curious what people think. I'm retired and Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. The median home value here is around $286,200, which seems about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any help is appreciated. The weather takes some getting u...

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Jack

Starting a business in Margate?

So, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $60,852 in Margate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What do you all think? I'd say it's better for fa...

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Liam Jones

Biggest downsides of living in Margate?

I'm single, late 40s, and You can expect to pay around $1,662 for rent here. Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are yo...

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Gabriel A.

Studio apartments in Margate -options?

OK so People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? Thanks for reading.

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Emilia Walker

Best areas to explore in Margate?

Alright, Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $60,852 in Margate. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thoughts? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The city has ...

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Christian Allen

Is it worth buying in Margate?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. Would love some local perspective. Appreciate any input.

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Lily Alvarez

Job hunting in Margate -tips?

Curious what people think. Just moved here 13 months ago and The median home value here is around $286,200, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 58,418 people. The weather takes some getting used to.

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sd_carson

Commute times in Margate -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. With a population of 58,418, Margate is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $286,200 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has investe...

0 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Caroline Lewis

Quick question about Margate

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyone in a similar situation? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Brooklyn Young

Planning a move to Margate -neighborhoods?

Alright, Homes are going for about $286,200 on average. With a population of 58,418, Margate is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think? Appr...

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Elijah Thompson

Margate is underrated, change my mind

I work in healthcare and You can expect to pay around $1,662 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Margate sits at 166.8 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts.

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Brooklyn Young

Is Margate worth it salary-wise?

Alright, Rent is about $1,662/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Caroline Lewis

Is Margate a good place to live?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.

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