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Margate City
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    Margate City

    #3 in Best Places to Live in Atlantic County
    • A
      Overall Grade
    • 14 reviews
      A
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A
      2. Crime & Safety
        B minus
      3. Housing
        C+
      4. Nightlife
        A minus
      5. Good for Families
        A
      6. Diversity
        C
      7. Jobs
        C+
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        C+
      10. Health & Fitness
        A
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        B+
      Margate City is a with a population of 5,402. Margate City is in Atlantic County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Margate City offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Margate City and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Margate City are highly rated.
      Population
      5,402
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $509,700
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,337
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        14%
      • Own
        86%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B minus
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        68.8
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        0
        40.7
      • Robbery
        17.2
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        447.3
        500.1
      • Theft
        1,685.9
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        86
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      C
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        6%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        8%
      • 25-34 years
        4%
      • 35-44 years
        5%
      • 45-54 years
        12%
      • 55-64 years
        23%
      • 65+ years
        34%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        31%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        25%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        23%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        16%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        5%
        11%
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      Working in Margate City

      Jobs
      C+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $106,053
      National
      $69,021
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