Central Malibu — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Central Malibu, Malibu, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Central Malibu is a prime coastal neighborhood in Malibu, California, anchored by the 90265 ZIP code. It is characterized by a high homeownership rate of 79.1%, indicating a stable, established community, with a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 20.8%. The neighborhood's affluence is underscored by a median household income of $186,264, which supports its high-value real estate market.
The housing market in Central Malibu is squarely in the luxury tier, with a median home value of $2,000,001. Homes average 1,450 square feet in size. The rental market is also premium, with a median gross rent of $3,136 per month. Mortgage origination data from the past year shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 496 conventional originations out of 504 total, alongside minimal FHA and VA loan activity, which is typical for a high-value market.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 30 neighborhoods in Malibu.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $2.0M |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $186K |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 13.5% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 90265 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 504 |
| VA Loan Originations | 1 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.2% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $835K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 496 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 7 |
3 agents met the full merit gate for Central Malibu, Malibu, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.
Phone: (800) 333-6585
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.resourcelosangeles.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/BaronBruno
Relocation, Commercial Properties, Property Management, New Construction[4]
Malibu
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (310) 699-8428
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Maliburealestate
Property Management, Luxury Homes[4]
Malibu
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (805) 630-2293
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.alessandrocoronare.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Alessandro%20Corona
Board Member at Pacific Palisades Community Council[6]
Committee Chair at Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors[6]
Fundraising Committee Member at Local Homelessness or Housing Charity[6]
Mentor at Real Estate Industry Association[6]
Over $200 Million in Sales Volume
31 Five-Star Reviews
Over a Decade of Experience
Property Management, luxury real estate, buyers, sellers, investors[4]
Malibu
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).