How long is the commute from Margate, FL?
Workers who live in Margate, FL take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.5% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.7 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Margate get to work
| Means of transportation | Margate | Broward County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.5% (±3.2 points) | 69.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±2.6 points) | 9.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±2.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±1.4 points) | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±1.6 points) | 14.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Margate, the average commute is higher than in Broward County (29.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Margate, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Broward County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Broward County, Margate ranks 7 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 234 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Margate
| Vehicles available | Margate | Broward County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±1.3 points) | 6.8% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±3.5 points) | 41.1% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±3.1 points) | 36.5% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.2% (±1.5 points) | 15.6% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Margate, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Broward County (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Margate
| Margate | Broward County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±1.6 points) | 14.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±2.9 points) | 92.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Margate, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Broward County (92.1%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Margate
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margate | — | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| North Lauderdale | 2.5 mi | 30.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Coconut Creek | 2.8 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Coral Springs | 3.4 mi | 29.9 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tamarac | 4.2 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pompano Beach | 4.8 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 5.6 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Parkland | 5.7 mi | 32.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lauderhill | 6.0 mi | 30.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pompano Beach, FL (27.1 minutes), Lauderdale Lakes, FL (27.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Broward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Park | 43.7 minutes (±25.1) |
| 2 | West Park | 32.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 3 (tie) | Parkland | 32.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 3 (tie) | Pembroke Park | 32.5 minutes (±6.8) |
| 5 | Tamarac | 31.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 6 | Miramar | 31.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 7 | Margate | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 8 | North Lauderdale | 30.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Hallandale Beach | 30.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 (tie) | Pembroke Pines | 30.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 11 | Lauderhill | 30.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 12 | Coral Springs | 29.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 13 | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 29.8 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Broward County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Margate
How long is the average commute in Margate?
Workers who live in Margate, FL take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Margate without a car?
6.9% of households in Margate have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Margate?
10.5% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Margate worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Margate city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Margate city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Margate city, Florida
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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