Is Margate Estates safe?
Margate, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Margate Estates as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Margate Estates
“Go. Margate Estates is a quiet, middle-class residential suburb that is generally safe for visitors and families. While basic precautions against opportunistic property crimes like car break-ins are sensible, violent crime levels remain comparatively low.”
About the area
Margate Estates is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in Margate, Broward County, characterized by single-family ranch homes and residential canals. It offers a low-key suburban atmosphere close to shopping plazas and neighborhood parks along the State Road 7 corridor.
- Suburban Enclave
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Margate Estates
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no municipal bike-share programs, and while interior neighborhood streets are quiet for casual riding, major connector roads lack dedicated, protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are low compared to the South Florida metropolitan average.
- Stable residential fabric characterized by predominantly owner-occupied single-family homes.
- Close proximity to family recreation centers, community parks, and shopping corridors.
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as vehicle burglaries and package thefts, typical of open suburban layouts.
- Car-dependent layout with wide perimeter roads that can be hazardous to cross on foot.
- Aging mid-century housing stock and infrastructure with variable maintenance across blocks.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential blocks, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandlers may be observed near bus shelters and commercial plazas along US-441.
What Margate Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with residents walking dogs and light neighborhood traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe, though vehicle traffic increases on the surrounding perimeter roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere with well-lit driveways and families at home.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and deserted, requiring standard awareness regarding car doors and vehicle break-ins.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along perimeter routes such as US-441 (Route 18) and Margate Boulevard (Route 83). The nearest commuter rail access is the Tri-Rail Pompano Beach Station, located about 6 miles east.
Residential street and driveway parking is easy and free throughout the neighborhood, and adjacent strip malls provide abundant free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Margate Estates
- Cool off at the nearby Calypso Cove Aquatic Facility featuring zero-depth entry pools and water slides.
- Enjoy outdoor tennis, basketball, and walking trails at nearby Firefighters Park.
- Sample diverse international cuisine along the nearby State Road 7 and Margate Boulevard commercial corridors.
Local favorites
- La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (2840)Longtime local favorite known for generous portions of Mexican and Spanish classics in a lively setting.
- Kojak's Cafe · American Breakfast & Brunch · 4.6★ (1150)Warm, unpretentious neighborhood diner serving hearty breakfast platters and comfort-food lunch staples.
- Tijuana Taxi Co. · Tex-Mex Restaurant & Bar · 4.4★ (3120)Vibrant and casual Tex-Mex venue popular for tacos, fajitas, and draft beers.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.