Margate, FL vs Waukegan, IL
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
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Margate leads in crime level (7.1 vs 12.2). Waukegan leads in walk score (49 vs 37). Waukegan leads in median household income ($66,077 vs $56,324).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Margate, FL | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1219) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 58,593 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,588 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $56,324 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+20.8 |
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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74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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