Margate, FL vs San Dimas, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Margate
69.4
#1219 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $56,324). Margate leads in cost of living index (110 vs 166). Margate leads in average commute (28.9 min vs 31.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Margate, FL | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1219) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 58,593 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,588 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $56,324 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.4 Score
Margate, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$322,588
Population
58,593
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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