Malibu, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$2,008 Avg asking sale price
$67 Avg asking lease rate
5,936 SF Avg unit lease size
18,011 SF Avg building size for sale
6.31% Average cap rate

Malibu's Demographic Profile

Malibu has 5,982 households and a median income of $184,434, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 15,308
# Households 5,982
Median age 49
Median household income $184,434
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,740
5-year population change +4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Malibu $2,618 8,599 SF 8.86%
Agoura $437 17,477 SF 6.11%
Agoura Hills $525 17,071 SF 6.11%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Malibu $2,618 8,599 SF
Agoura $921 31,375 SF
Agoura Hills $921 31,375 SF
Oak Park $323 74,381 SF
Thousand Oaks $495 24,431 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Malibu $1,246 4,565 SF 6.81%
Agoura Hills $499 8,172 SF 5.66%
Agoura $704 8,172 SF 5.66%
Woodland Hills $488 71,212 SF 6.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Malibu

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

26585 Ocean View Dr.

Malibu, CA 90265

  • 0.74 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $699,000
For Sale

11914 Beach Club Way

Malibu, CA 90265

  • 2,680 SF Multifamily
  • 3.26% Cap Rate
  • $3,500,000
For Sale

4119 Maguire, Malibu 90265

Malibu, CA 90265

  • 0.61 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $595,000
For Sale

5737 Bonsall Drive

Malibu, CA 90265

  • 12.04 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $9,950,000
For Sale

4015 Latigo Canyon Rd

Malibu, CA 90265

  • 0.33 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $495,000
For Sale

Malibu Owner-User or Investment Opportunity

Malibu, CA 90265

  • 15,991 SF Retail Building
  • 8.86% Cap Rate
  • $7,495,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Malibu pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Malibu $2,008 18,011 SF
Agoura $617 18,324 SF
Agoura Hills $846 18,506 SF
Westlake Village $639 21,660 SF
Calabasas $970 8,916 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Malibu alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Malibu or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Malibu 15,308 5,982 49 $184,434 2 1,740 4%
Agoura 23,360 8,525 47 $146,125 3 2,179 -3%
Agoura Hills 19,105 6,919 47 $145,224 3 1,726 -4%
Westlake Village 7,655 3,082 53 $176,184 2 568 -3%
Calabasas 22,158 8,410 46 $142,005 3 2,513 -3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Malibu, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Malibu

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Is Malibu a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Malibu offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Malibu?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Malibu. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Malibu?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Malibu. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Malibu compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Malibu. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Malibu acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Malibu, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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