Moving to Margate, Florida

A practical city guide for deciding whether Margate fits your life, planning the move, and settling in with fewer surprises.

Moving to Margate, Florida? Start with the local context that changes a relocation decision in Broward County. With roughly 59,000 residents, Margate sits in Southeast Florida. Locally it's known as a family-oriented Broward suburb of tree-lined streets and 30 miles of canals, with Calypso Cove water park as its signature attraction. For relocators it's an affordable, centrally located Broward suburb for families and retirees priced out of the coast. Climate: tropical maritime — warm winters in the high 70s, summer highs around 90 with steady sea breezes, intense rainy season June through October. Before choosing a home, pay attention to Atlantic hurricanes, king tide saltwater intrusion, the highest property insurance rates in Florida. Local areas to put on your research list include North Margate, Paradise Gardens, Coral Bay. Use the guides, comparison tools, apartment research, and hurricane profile below before you narrow the move to an address.