Margate CityNew Jersey
Margate City is a city situated on the Jersey Shore on Absecon Island, within Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, on the Atlantic Ocean shoreline.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Margate City
Margate City is a close-knit town in southern New Jersey counting 5,239 people who proudly call it home.
Margate City holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.42 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,689 residents per square mile.
What Makes Margate City Unique
- The only place in America named Margate City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,239.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Margate City
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lucy the Elephant · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Margate City
- Whirlpool Island Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Tribeca Island Nature Reserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Margate City
- Eugene A. Tighe Middle School
- William H. Ross III School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.