Margate City is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 5,216 people and three associated neighborhoods, Margate City is the 304th largest community in New Jersey.

Margate City home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Jersey, but Margate City real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 14.82% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Margate City is a major vacation destination. Much of the city’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Margate City’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.

Margate City is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.

Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Margate City, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Margate City is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 56.41% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.

The per capita income in Margate City in 2022 was $79,711, which is wealthy relative to New Jersey and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $318,844 for a family of four.

The people who call Margate City home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Margate City residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Margate City include Italian, Irish, Russian, German, and English.

The most common language spoken in Margate City is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Tagalog.