At a Glance
Median Income
$60,852
$34,462 per capita
Home Value
$286,200
Zillow: $318,898
Median Rent
$1,662/mo
42.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
167/100K
1,575/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Margate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Margate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Margate a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Margate residents earn a median household income of $60,852 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,462. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81,808 business establishments, including 4,485 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Margate is $286,200 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,898. Median rent is $1,662/month, with 42.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Margate reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,575/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Margate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Margate has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population58,418
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density6,669/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,852
Per Capita$34,462
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
A
Home Value$286,200
Rent$1,662
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$318,898
Housing Units27,911
Rent Burden42.2%
Crime
F
Violent167/100K
Property1,575/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault103/100K
Burglary167/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries43
Did You Know?
The median home in Margate was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 4,485 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 276 fatal vehicle crashes.
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