Daily life
What it's like to live in Malibu
Outdoor life is central, from public beach access to trailheads and canyon roads. Each area offers a different relationship to the water and mountains, and the right property strategy should begin with those specifics.
Interesting Facts
Blessed with humbling mountain landscapes, magnificent beaches, and a blissful climate, Malibu Beach is a famous and unique city that lures socialites and even celebrities to leave foreign lands and settle on its heavenly and graceful terrain permanently.
Malibu has a population of 12,853. Most residents are White; only 2% of the total population is Black, while 5% identify as multiracial, and 3.7% are Asian. While English is the most common language here, about 3% of people in Malibu speak Spanish.
In Malibu, the median household income is $116,904, and the top industries are Professional, Tech and Scientific Services, Healthcare, and Information Services.
Community Favorites
The Getty Villa
Point Dume State Beach
Malibu Country Mart
Malibu Lagoon Museum
Zuma Beach
Malibu Pier
Local intelligence
What Pardee watches in Malibu
Value in Malibu is shaped by more than bed and bath count. We look at the home’s exact setting, condition, lot and outdoor usability, active competition, recent sales, likely buyer, and the small location differences that can change how a property performs. A useful buying or selling strategy begins with that context, not a broad neighborhood average alone.
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Homes for sale in Malibu
Browse current homes for sale in Malibu. When Pardee listings are available, they appear first; otherwise, this section shows active listings in the area through the MLS feed.
Buying & selling here
What to know before you make a move in Malibu.
For buyers
Buying in Malibu
For buyers, the goal is to compare the features that matter in Malibu: exact setting, property condition, access, and the tradeoffs that distinguish one opportunity from another.
For sellers
Selling in Malibu
For sellers, the strongest plan starts with a clear reading of the property’s individual story, then aligns preparation, pricing, photography, launch timing, and outreach to the right audience.
Locations are approximate and shown for orientation only.
Location
Where Malibu sits in relation to the places people move between most.
Good to know
Malibu schools
School assignment and program information can change and may depend on a specific address. We can help buyers find current official resources and identify the questions to ask while evaluating a home.
Good to know
Malibu questions, answered
Malibu offers a range of coastal and canyon settings rather than one uniform lifestyle. The best match depends on the exact property’s access, terrain, relationship to the ocean, and daily needs.
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