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Malabar, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Indian River County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,017 Population 282/sq mi density
$123,345 Median Income $58,519 per capita
$441,700 Home Value $520,794 Zillow
73°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
570 Violent Crime/100K 2,114 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$123,345 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$441,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
570 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Malabar, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$123,345
64% above
$58,519 per capita
Home Value
$441,700
57% above
Zillow: $520,794
Violent Crime
570/100K
50% above
2,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
1% below
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
2% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Malabar Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Malabar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
164%
Home Value
157%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Malabar a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Malabar residents earn a median household income of $123,345 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,519. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,868 business establishments, including 316 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Malabar is $441,700 , 57% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $520,794. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Safety & Crime

Malabar reports 570 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,114/100K.

Education

33.4% of adults in Malabar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Malabar has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,017
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,345
Per Capita$58,519
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115

Housing

A+
Home Value$441,700
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$520,794
Housing Units1,363
Rent Burden34.4%

Crime

F
Violent570/100K
Property2,114/100K

Health

Obesity31.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,380/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation22 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Malabar was founded in 1919.
The median home in Malabar was built in 1989.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Melbourne Orlando International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 316 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.