Homestead, FL vs Margate, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Homestead
62.9
#1814 nationally
Margate
69.4
#1219 nationally
Margate leads in average commute (28.9 min vs 38.4 min). Margate leads in walk score (37 vs 32). Margate leads in crime level (7.1 vs 7.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Homestead, FL | Margate, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1814) | 69.4 (#1219) |
| Population | 81,659 | 58,593 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $436,925 | $322,588 |
| Median Household Income | $57,739 | $56,324 |
| Average Commute | 38.4 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+17.0 |
D-
62.9 Score
Homestead, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$436,925
Population
81,659
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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D+
69.4 Score
Margate, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$322,588
Population
58,593
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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