Margate, FL vs Schaumburg, IL
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.
Margate
69.4
#1219 nationally
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 7.1). Schaumburg leads in median household income ($92,818 vs $56,324). Schaumburg leads in walk score (43 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Margate, FL | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1219) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 58,593 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,588 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $56,324 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+42.0 |
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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76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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