At a Glance
Median Income
$192,159
$127,233 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $3,129,197
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
39.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
344/100K
3,252/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.6%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Malibu Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Malibu's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Malibu a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Malibu residents earn a median household income of $192,159 , which is 156% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $127,233. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malibu is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,129,197. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 39.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Malibu reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,252/100K. The murder rate is 7.8/100K.
Education
71.6% of adults in Malibu hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(112% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malibu has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population10,516
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density530/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$192,159
Per Capita$127,233
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$3,129,197
Housing Units6,734
Rent Burden39.4%
Crime
F
Violent344/100K
Property3,252/100K
Murder7.8/100K
Assault172/100K
Burglary672/100K
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.6%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+31.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations62
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Malibu was built in 1975.
39.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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