Margate, FL, is located in Broward County and is home to around 55,000 people. The city itself has a variety of options for public transportation. These include the Tri-Rail commuter rail service which provides access to Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. In addition, Broward County Transit provides bus service throughout the city and connects with nearby cities such as Coconut Creek and Coral Springs. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are several highways that serve the city such as Interstate 95 (I-95), U.S. 441, and Florida’s Turnpike. There are also several taxi services including Uber and Lyft which provide easy access to Margate's various destinations. All of these transportation options provide residents with an easy way to get around the area without having to rely on individual vehicles or carpooling.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Margate takes 28.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Margate get to work:
- 83.2% drive their own car alone
- 9.2% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 1.9% take mass transit