Margate City is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 5,216 people and three associated neighborhoods, Margate City is the 304th largest community in New Jersey. Margate City home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Jersey, but Margate City real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Margate City is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 95.20% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Margate City is a city of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Margate City who work in healthcare (26.00%), sales jobs (13.73%), and management occupations (10.86%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 14.82% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Margate City is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the city’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. One of the nice things about Margate City is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities. If knowledge is power, Margate City is a pretty powerful place. 56.41% of the adults in Margate City have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Margate City in 2022 was $79,711, which is wealthy relative to New Jersey and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $318,844 for a family of four. The people who call Margate City home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Margate City residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Margate City include Italian, Irish, Russian, German, and English. The most common language spoken in Margate City is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Tagalog.
