Neighborhood · Malibu, CA

Malibu Riviera Eviction Risk: Moderate

2 census tracts · pop 6,422 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.1/10 · range 4.7–5.4

Malibu Riviera is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Malibu with 2 census tracts and a population of 6,422 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.1/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 46% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 32% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $3,500/month sits 0% lower than the Malibu citywide average ($3,501).

Risk score

5.1

Moderate

2 tracts · population-weighted

Malibu Riviera vs Malibu How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

46.1% +21%

Malibu: 38.0%

Average gross rent

$3,500 0%

Malibu: $3,501

Average HH income

$179,901 -6%

Malibu: $192,159

Poverty rate

11.8% -6%

Malibu: 12.5%

Renter share

18.2% -26%

Malibu: 24.6%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Malibu Riviera and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 2 tracts span score 4.7–5.4

Why Malibu Riviera scores 5.1

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 6.8–6.8 across tracts

6.8

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 7.2–7.2 across tracts

7.2

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 6.4–6.4 across tracts

6.4

Rent control risk

46% of income on rent · Range 8.9–8.9 across tracts

8.9

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 6.6–6.6 across tracts

6.6

Tenant organizing strength

18% renter households · Range 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 7.5–7.5 across tracts

7.5

Economic stress

11.8% below poverty line · Range 1.5–4.0 across tracts

2.9

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 8.3–8.3 across tracts

8.3

Risk score comparison

Malibu Riviera vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

2 tracts in Malibu Riviera

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
06037800412	5.4	3,682	38%	$3,500
06037800411	4.7	2,740	57%	$3,501

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 35

Pop-weighted across 2 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 21%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 47%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 44%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 50%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Malibu Riviera

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

6.3%Housing insecurity
3.3%Utility shutoff threat
6.6%Food insecurity
6.3%SNAP enrollment
3.1%No health insurance
25.6%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Malibu Riviera

What is the eviction-risk score for Malibu Riviera?

Malibu Riviera scores 5.1/10 (Moderate tier) across 2 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.

How does Malibu Riviera compare to Malibu overall?

Malibu Riviera scores 3.0 points lower than Malibu overall (8.1/10). Renters spend 46% of income on rent vs 38% citywide. Average rent: $3,500 vs $3,501.

What is the average rent in Malibu Riviera?

Average gross rent in Malibu Riviera is $3,500/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 46% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Malibu Riviera residents are renters?

18% of Malibu Riviera households are renter-occupied (vs 25% in Malibu). The neighborhood has 6,422 residents.

Is Malibu Riviera a high social-vulnerability area?

Malibu Riviera sits in the 35th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

Which tracts in Malibu Riviera have the highest eviction risk?

The highest-risk constituent tract in Malibu Riviera is census tract 06037800412 (score 5.4/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 4.7 to 5.4, a spread of 0.7 points.

How safe is Malibu Riviera for landlords?

Malibu Riviera carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.1/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Malibu as a whole (8.1/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Malibu Riviera?

Malibu Riviera has 6,163 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (78.6%), Hispanic / Latino (10.6%), Other / Multiracial (8.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Malibu Riviera

3 Renaissance 2 tracts · pop 13,056 5.3 Braewood 5 tracts · pop 25,222 6.1 Remington Place 10 tracts · pop 42,215 5.9 Castellammare 2 tracts · pop 9,353 6.8 Woodland Hills 2 tracts · pop 5,999 6.5 Lakeside Park 4 tracts · pop 6,756

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