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Malabar, FL


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Malabar, Florida

Malabar, Florida is 2 miles SE of Palm Bay, Florida (center to center) and 115 miles E of Tampa, Florida. It is in Brevard county. The town is part of the Melbourne - Titusville - Palm Bay metro area. The population of Malabar is 2,622.

The People and Families of Malabar

In Malabar, about 64% of adults are married. Malabar, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Malabar had a median family income of $62,321. Malabar is one of the richer towns in Florida. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Malabar political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Malabar Housing

Of the housing in Malabar, approximately 92% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Malabar, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Malabar Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Malabar Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Malabar Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Malabar, FL

Comparing Malabar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women86
Racial Diversity83
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults96
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Affordability of Property Taxes34
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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