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Malibu, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Malibu.

Population: 17,774 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Malibu, CA is $3.17M — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $2.86M after a median 95 days on market. Typical rent runs $10,344/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$3.17M

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

95

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$3.17M
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
-0.4%
5-year appreciation
+7.9%
10-year appreciation
+114.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$3.38M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$2.86M
Median list price
$4.65M
Median price per sqft
$1,166
1-year sale-price change
-7.0%
Median days on market
95 days
Homes sold (recent period)
64
For-sale inventory
281
Sale-to-list ratio
93.0%
Active listings
291
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
121 days
New listings (monthly)
41

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$10,344/mo
1-year rent change
+5.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,151/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,402/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,964/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,208/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified, Los Angeles County Office of Education
Schools include
Malibu High, Webster Elementary, Malibu Elementary, Malibu Middle, Road to Success Academy at Campus Kilpatrick SDF

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · lightning: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
2,060
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Halaco Engineering Company (19.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.5°F
Average high
69.5°F
Average low
54.8°F
Annual precipitation
13.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
74
Days with Good air quality
39
Days with Moderate air quality
228
Days with Unhealthy air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
201

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,327
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,542

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (5 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
76
Hospitals include
LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER, HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
210
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52,940 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
33.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.5%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
88.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,927,366
Average weekly wage
$1,605
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
22,250

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MalibuState medianUS median
Typical home value$3.17M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$2.86M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market95 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$10,344/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Malibu, CA?
$3.17M.
What is the median sale price in Malibu, CA?
$2.86M.
How long do homes take to sell in Malibu, CA?
Median days on market: 95 days.
What is typical rent in Malibu, CA?
Typical rent: $10,344/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Malibu, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is Malibu, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 2,060 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Malibu, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Malibu, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Malibu, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Malibu, CA?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Malibu, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Malibu, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 74. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Malibu, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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