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Lighthouse Point, FL vs Margate, FL

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- The median age of a home in Lighthouse Point is 20.4% older than the median age of a home in Margate.
 Lighthouse Point, FLMargate, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age54  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$300,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months26.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock78.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.189.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.9$11.0
 Homes Owned66.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented16.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Lighthouse Point, FLMargate, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,600$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,320  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,510$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,780  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,640$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,030  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Lighthouse Point, FLMargate, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock5.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Lighthouse Point, FLMargate, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock5.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9996.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9998.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock23.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9999.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9994.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Lighthouse Point, FLMargate, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock45.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock3.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Lighthouse Point    5 Reviews
Kevin Wessell and · Pompano Beach, FL
It doesn't get better than Lighthouse Point, FL
Over 5 years ago

Best place we have ever lived. House on water with boat in our backyard. Easy access to beach and more restaurants than you can shake a stick at. It doesn't get better  More

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emanuele · Deerfield Beach, FL
They need Christian characters and leadership!
Over 5 years ago

Let's start by saying the school curriculum is risible. In fact, they decided last minute to combine grades last year and this year, hurting both side of the spectrum  More

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emanuele · Deerfield Beach, FL
They even call it "Christian" school...
Over 5 years ago

Let's start by saying the school curriculum is risible. In fact, they decided last minute to combine grades last year and this year, hurting both side of the spectrum  More

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Reviews for Margate    3 Reviews
Denise · Pompano Beach, FL
Recreation
Over 11 years ago

Butterfly World, is minutes away from Margate and the largest selection of butterflies, it is a must see. The Festival Flea Market is one of the best flea markets I've  More

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Bp · Pompano Beach, FL
Great Place to Live!!!
Over 14 years ago

I have lived here in Margate, FL for the past 7 years and I must say it has been very nice. The people here are nice and as far as the crime rate goes I must say I have  More

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Bp · Pompano Beach, FL
Home Invasions Burglaries
Over 15 years ago

The crime statistics you see listed for Margate Florida are misleading, I have lived in Margate for years, I like many of Margate residents have had my home broken into  More

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