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Margate, FL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Margate.

Population: 72,185 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Margate, FL is $244,575 — down 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $312,500 after a median 92 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,329/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, hurricane, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$244,575

Median home value

-7.0%

1-year change

92

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$244,575
1-year appreciation
-7.0%
3-year appreciation
-15.0%
5-year appreciation
+16.0%
10-year appreciation
+79.6%
All-time peak (2024-03)
$295,050
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$312,500
Median list price
$336,200
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
-9.6%
Median days on market
92 days
Homes sold (recent period)
58
For-sale inventory
846
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
153
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
98 days
New listings (monthly)
148

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,329/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,865/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,295/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,165/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,750/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
6
Charter schools
5
Schools include
MARGATE MIDDLE SCHOOL, MARGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ATLANTIC TECHNICAL COLLEGE, ATLANTIC WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ALPHABET LAND-MARGATE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AHB
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Hollingsworth Solderless Terminal (3.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
158
Days with Moderate air quality
204
Highest AQI recorded (year)
109

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,643
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
112,044
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
114,721

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Biscayne National Park (53 mi)
National parks include
Biscayne National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Pompano Beach Airpark (PPM) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
170
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL, ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
204
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,148 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
11.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,213
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
751,441
Average weekly wage
$1,318
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
479

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MargateState medianUS median
Median home value$244,575$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$312,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market92 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,329/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,213$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Margate, FL?
$244,575.
What is the median sale price in Margate, FL?
$312,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Margate, FL?
Median days on market: 92 days.
What is typical rent in Margate, FL?
Typical rent: $2,329/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Margate, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning, coldWave.
Is Margate, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AHB; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Margate, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Margate, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Margate, FL?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Hollingsworth Solderless Terminal, 3.9 mi.
How many schools serve Margate, FL?
16 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Margate, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Margate, FL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Margate, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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