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Margate City
City in New Jersey, United States
Overview
Margate City is a small seaside community located on Absecon Island, New Jersey. Known for its pristine beaches, relaxed atmosphere, and iconic Lucy the Elephant, the city offers a blend of local charm and classic Jersey Shore attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Jersey
Population
5,317
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.33°, -74.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,165
Local Cost
$2,150
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
12.9°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
2.9°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
-14.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1203 mm
Internet Speed
242 Mbps
Upload
56 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
24
Walk Score
24
Footways
47.0
Airport
ACY
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 74 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.
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