Living in Margate, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Margate. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 2,304
Margate at a Glance
Median Home Value
$230,300
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,574
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
1.5 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Walk Score
74/100
Very Walkable
Median Income
$52,284
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 49
Good
Climate Risk
Relatively Low
Score: 23.14
Population
2,304
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$230,300
Median Rent
$1,574
Median Income
$52,284
Affordability Index
87
Homeownership Rate
56.0%
Electricity Rate
10.4¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$94
18% below nat'l avg
35% above nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
1.5 per 1K
Property Crime
13.4 per 1K
58% below nat'l avg
29% below nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.6 per 1K, Property crime 19 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
74/100
Transit Score
39/100
Bike Score
51/100
54% above nat'l avg
39% above nat'l avg
Very Walkable
39
51
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
49 — Good
Climate Risk
Relatively Low
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
4.2%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
17% above nat'l avg
14% above nat'l avg
Schools
Total Schools
50
Elementary
29
Middle
8
High School
10
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