Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★2.8 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Margate, FL
Explore Margate and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.0 / 10
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Margate at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population59,198
Median Household Income$62,450
Median Home Value$316,200
Median Gross Rent$1,750
Median Age45.0
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment4.1%
Work From Home10.5%
Homeownership77.2%
Housing Vacancy7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Margate is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Margate and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Margate
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$316,200
Median Gross Rent$1,750
Homeownership77.2%
Housing Vacancy7.8%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Margate, FL
Median Household Income$62,450
Unemployment4.1%
Work From Home10.5%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Margate and how households are structured
Population59,198
Median Age45.0
Average Household Size2.4
Margate is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Margate
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Margate point to hot summers, mild winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High90.9°F
Average Winter Low58.1°F
Annual Rainfall56.5 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Margate
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Margate is located in Broward County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Broward County.
County Intelligence
Margate & Broward County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Margate is located in Broward County, Florida.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Margate.
Current NarrowTheList data for Margate shows a population of about 59,198. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Broward County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Margate.
For someone considering a move to Margate, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.
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