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Malibu
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Malibu is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 10,915. Malibu is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Malibu offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Malibu there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Malibu and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Malibu are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$3,067
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    24%
  • Own
    76%
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Malibu Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    204.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    76.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    59.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    570.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,309.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    144.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    7%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    4%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    29%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    28%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

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