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Life in Margate
If you're considering Margate, understand that you're looking at a mature, established suburban community rather than a growth area—population has barely moved in recent years. The median household income sits around $62,000, which is solidly middle-class, and the unemployment rate of 3.6% suggests stable local job markets, though most residents likely commute into Miami or Fort Lauderdale for work (plan on about 29 minutes average). Housing costs are moderate for South Florida, but you'll want to factor in that tropical climate trade-off: hot, humid summers with regular heavy rains are the norm, and hurricane season runs June through November.
Margate at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Foreign-Born
40.6%
Broadband Internet
90.2%
of households
Population Growth
+2.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics40.6% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Margate: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Margate, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (20.8%), and 22.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.3%
of residents
65 and Older
23.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.7%
of households
Married Couples
44.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Margate
In Margate, home values are 12% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
38.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,672
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $321,227 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Margate and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Margate is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Margate Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute30.7 min avg
How Margate residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Margate, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
Regional airport · few flights7,892 passengers boarded in 2025
- 12 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Margate runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
176.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
1,138.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,955 national, 2020)
Margate Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Broward County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Broward County, which includes Margate, the most common type is flood, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Drought | $77,500 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.5M |
| 2023 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.3M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,500 |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $118,500 |
| 2019 | 18 | Flood | $2,100 |
| 2018 | 26 | Funnel Cloud | $51,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Broward County, county-wide
Margate is about 3% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Broward County, which includes Margate, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Broward County, county-wide
Margate is about 3% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Margate has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/72°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
77°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 59°F | 2.38" |
| Feb | 78°F | 61°F | 1.95" |
| Mar | 81°F | 64°F | 3.20" |
| Apr | 84°F | 68°F | 3.11" |
| May | 87°F | 72°F | 4.89" |
| Jun | 89°F | 76°F | 6.57" |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 6.15" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 7.51" |
| Sep | 89°F | 76°F | 8.13" |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 5.82" |
| Nov | 81°F | 67°F | 4.00" |
| Dec | 78°F | 63°F | 2.79" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Margate
Margate has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Broward Health Coral Springs
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Coral Springs
University Hospital and Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Tamarac
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · 5.9 mi away · Oakland Park
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Margate
Margate's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Margate (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,922 students · in-state tuition $2,830 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,986 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 23,757 students · in-state tuition $4,879 · 65% graduate · median earnings $61,062 (10 yrs after entry)
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
5.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 17,678 students · in-state tuition $26,016 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,472 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,240 students · in-state tuition $40,360 · 67% graduate · median earnings $66,144 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,859 students · in-state tuition $46,450 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,891 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,789 students · in-state tuition $22,400 · 59% graduate · median earnings $48,760 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Biscayne National Park, 52 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Margate
Margate has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (52 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
52 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
57 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
73 mi awayPublic Libraries in Margate
Margate Catharine Young Branch
5810 Park Drive, Margate
Cities Near Margate
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Margate?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Margate FAQ
Is Margate, Florida affordable?⌄
Margate's median rent is $1,750/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $62,450/year. Median home value is $316,200.
Is Margate, Florida safe?⌄
Margate's violent crime rate was 177 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1139 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Margate, Florida?⌄
Margate has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Margate, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Margate is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,750/month and median household income is $62,450/year. The median home value is $316,200. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Margate, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Margate is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from