Margate, Florida

Florida community balancing growth and livability

Southeast Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69.4

D+

out of 100

Overview

Margate is a Florida city with a population of approximately 58,593, part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $322,588. Median household income is $56,324.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 58,593 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $322,588 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $56,324 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.9 minutes
  • Part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

58,593

Source: Census ACS

$322,588

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$56,324

Source: Census ACS

28.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

37

Source: Walk Score

110 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Broward County (county-level results)

58%
41%
Democrat 507,328
Republican 358,952
Leans D+17.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 63.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 48.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 46.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 37/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 41.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.4

Location

Margate, FL (26.2445, -80.2064)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.