Is North Margate safe?
Margate, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Margate as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Margate
“Go. North Margate is a peaceful, established suburban community in northern Broward County that presents minimal safety concerns for visitors. Most activity centers around quiet residential streets, golf courses, and community parks, though basic situational awareness is advisable near major commercial corridors along State Road 7.”
About the area
North Margate is a predominantly residential enclave characterized by single-family homes, 55-and-over condo communities, and quiet canal-lined streets. It offers easy access to local parks and neighborhood strip malls while maintaining a distinctly low-key, suburban pace of life.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Retirement-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in North Margate
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share programs, but residential streets are wide and flat, offering comfortable riding conditions despite limited dedicated bike lanes on major arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently below national and metro averages
- Stable residential occupancy with well-kept single-family homes and condo associations
- Family-oriented and retiree-heavy population contributing to a quiet neighborhood environment
- High vehicle ownership and good access to major Broward County transit corridors
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as vehicle burglaries along retail corridors on SR 7
- Very car-dependent layout with long distances between residential areas and amenities
- Limited street lighting on some residential interior side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the interior residential subdivisions, with occasional individuals noticed near major bus stops along the State Road 7 commercial strip.
What North Margate is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with retirees walking dogs, joggers on neighborhood paths, and light school-commute traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout residential pockets with moderate commercial bustle near State Road 7 and Sample Road.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere with residents relaxing at home and pleasant conditions for neighborhood strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal pedestrian activity; streets are generally safe but require standard awareness due to darker residential roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes like Route 18 (along SR 7) and Route 34 (Sample Road). There is no direct passenger rail in Margate; the nearest Tri-Rail station is Pompano Beach, roughly 5 miles east.
Parking is abundant and free throughout North Margate, with ample surface parking lots at shopping plazas, golf facilities, and public parks.
Things to do in North Margate
- Play a round of golf at the Oriole Golf Club
- Enjoy the playgrounds, sports courts, and green spaces at Firefighters Park
- Take a tranquil walk or have a family picnic at Centennial Park
Local favorites
- Oriole Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.1★ (320)A classic championship public golf course featuring well-maintained fairways and a relaxed clubhouse.
- La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant · Mexican / Spanish Restaurant · 4.5★ (1850)Popular local spot serving hearty portions of classic Mexican and Cuban dishes in a vibrant setting.
- Spanky's Cheesesteak Factory · Cheesesteak Restaurant · 4.6★ (890)Unassuming eatery known for authentic, generously portioned Philly cheesesteaks and subs.
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.
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