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Malibu, California

Introduction to Malibu, California

Malibu, California, in Los Angeles county, is 11 miles S of Thousand Oaks, California (center to center) and 32 miles W of Los Angeles, California. The city is considered part of the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. Malibu has a population of 12,575.

Malibu History

The original inhabitants of Malibu were a Native American tribe called the Chumash. They called the area ‘Humaliwo’ from which the present name is derived. This region started developing after the Spanish explorer Juan Cabrillo landed here in 1542 looking for fresh water. The first highway was built through this region in 1929. It was incorporated as a city in 1991.

Malibu and nearby Attractions

  • Zuma Beach
  • Malibu State Beach
  • Malibu Bluffs Park
  • Malibu Creek State Park
  • Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
  • Topanga Canyon

Things To Do In Malibu

Malibu is a beautiful city full of picturesque views. It has excellent beaches where one can go swimming, sailing and indulge in other water sports. There are a number of parks which have facilities for baseball, soccer and other sports. One can also go hiking, mountain biking, cycling and horse riding.

Malibu Transportation

The Los Angeles International Airport serves the city.

Malibu Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available at Pepperdine University.

High Points

Malibu strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMalibu Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMalibu Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMalibu Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMalibu College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 13%Malibu People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Malibu, CA

Comparing Malibu to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity62
Senior Citizens58
Female Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use42
Walking and Biking to Work21
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime46

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