Jersey Shore, NJ relocation guide
Moving to Margate City, NJ
708,800Median home value
Atlantic CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Margate City
Margate City is an 'Downbeach' shore town just south of Atlantic City, known for its beaches, bayfront homes and Lucy the Elephant. It draws second-home buyers and summer residents from Philadelphia and North Jersey. Housing is mostly single-family beach homes, duplexes, and bayfront properties.
Home prices in Margate City
The median home value in Margate City is 708,800.
Top places in Margate City
- Lucy the Elephant — 65-ft National Historic Landmark elephant building
- Margate beaches — lifeguarded ocean beaches
- Amherst Avenue — business district with shops and dining
- Margate bayfront — sunsets over the back bay
- Atlantic City — casinos and Boardwalk ~15 min north
Commuting from Margate City
- Atlantic City International ~20 min
- Atlantic City Expressway; NJ Transit bus to Atlantic City
Margate City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Margate City, NJ?
The median home value in Margate City is 708,800. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Margate City, NJ?
Atlantic City International ~20 min
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.