Margate, FL vs Waltham, MA
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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $56,324). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 37). Margate leads in cost of living index (110 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Margate, FL | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1219) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 58,593 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,588 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $56,324 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+39.5 |
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
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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