Nestled among other convenient suburbs and just 15 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, Margate has a population of just over 59,000, making it the 14th among 31 cities in Broward County Florida. With a wide array of reasonably priced single family homes in Margate FL,, Margate occupies 9 square miles of tree-lined streets and 30 miles of canals. That means you can still have a water view from an array of reasonably priced mid-rise condos.

In fact, Margate is just 7.5 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and beaches in the north Broward coastal communities of Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach. Margate also offers listings in an RV park, a 55+ community, and a major developer is building a new townhouse community with a clubhouse and resort-style pool, adding more townhomes for sale in Margate FL.

The city is known for 19 parks and recreational facilities, including the Calypso Cove Aquatics, a sports complex and a senior center. There's even a county nature preserve. Margate has an award-winning police department and an ISO Class I Fire Department, making Margate Florida real estate appealing to families and retirees alike.

Other recognitions include Playful City USA and Tree City USA, and a Better Buildings Goal Achiever Award from the Department of Energy for reducing the overall energy use intensity by 21.3%. Major employers include Northwest Medical Center, the City of Margate, JM Lexus and Arrigo Dodge auto dealerships, and the Broward County school district. Buyers searching for homes for sale in Margate Florida benefit from a strong local economy and diverse housing options.

And if you’re looking for family fun there are always special events, from movies and sounds in the park to parents’ night out. If you expect to travel, Margate is 20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, one of three airports in the south Florida corridor. Not surprising that Margate’s motto is “Together We Make It Great.”