Margate, FL vs Secaucus, NJ
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
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $56,324). Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 7.1). Margate leads in cost of living index (110 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Margate, FL | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1219) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 58,593 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,588 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $56,324 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Margate has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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