How many renters in Margate, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.4% (±6.9 points) of renting households in Margate, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 41.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.4% (±6.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 59.2% (±6.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 41.5% (±5.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Margate
| Share of income spent on rent | Margate | Broward County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.7% (±4.6 points) | 5.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.0% (±3.1 points) | 8.0% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.6% (±4.2 points) | 10.7% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.3% (±5.2 points) | 10.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.2% (±2.6 points) | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 59.2% (±6.4 points) | 55.4% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Margate against Broward County, its state and the nation
| Margate | Broward County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.4% (±6.9 points) | 65.2% (±1.2 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 59.2% (±6.4 points) | 55.4% (±1.0 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 41.5% (±5.8 points) | 38.3% (±0.6 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,603 (±$5,724) | $57,896 (±$1,306) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,750 (±$80) | $1,907 (±$16) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Margate, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Broward County (65.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Broward County, Margate ranks 20 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 287 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Margate
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margate | — | 64.4% (±6.9 points) | — |
| North Lauderdale | 2.5 mi | 72.3% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coconut Creek | 2.8 mi | 57.5% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coral Springs | 3.4 mi | 62.5% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tamarac | 4.2 mi | 72.3% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pompano Beach | 4.8 mi | 62.3% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 5.6 mi | 73.2% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parkland | 5.7 mi | 66.4% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lauderhill | 6.0 mi | 74.8% (±5.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lauderhill, FL (74.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Broward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 66.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 15 | Parkland | 66.4% (±15.7 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Deerfield Beach | 66.2% (±5.8 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Miramar | 66.2% (±7.2 points) |
| 18 | Pembroke Pines | 65.7% (±5.4 points) |
| 19 | Plantation | 64.9% (±4.8 points) |
| 20 | Margate | 64.4% (±6.9 points) |
| 21 | Cooper City | 63.7% (±15.0 points) |
| 22 | Coral Springs | 62.5% (±4.8 points) |
| 23 | Weston | 62.4% (±8.5 points) |
| 24 | Pompano Beach | 62.3% (±5.1 points) |
| 25 | Oakland Park | 62.2% (±7.0 points) |
| 26 | Hallandale Beach | 61.9% (±5.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 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
Are renters in Margate rent-burdened?
64.4% of renting households in Margate pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Margate spend on rent?
The median renting household in Margate, FL spends 41.5% (±5.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Margate city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Margate city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Margate city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Margate city, Florida (place:43125, in state:12).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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