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Malabar’s story
107 years in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1919Malabar is settled
- 2004FLMap-doton-Malabar
MalabarFL
A town of 3,066, settled in 1919. Nearly 16.8% of it is conserved land.
Population
3,066
+7% since 2010
Typical home
$538K
+2.4% in a year
Household income
$129K
median
Median age
53.1
years
Jobs based here
1,089
Balanced
What makes Malabar stand out
The 3 things Malabar does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#27 most trails in FL
24 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
16.8% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Malabar
Health
Healthier than 73%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than FL on 5 measures, worse on 2.
$538Ktypical home
Housing
$538K typical home
43% above the FL typical home
Up 2.4% in a year.
Get outside
24 miles of trails in Malabar
16.8% of the town is conserved land, across 7 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Malabar’s report card
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Malabar is #552 of 553 in FL for “Hottest summers”. Fair?
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Malabar. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
16.8% of Malabar is conserved land
24 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
#27for trails in FL
16.8%
conserved · 1,426 of 8,476 acres
24 mi
of trails · 1.8 per sq mi
#56
most conserved land in FL
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Malabar Scrub Sanctuary | 7.8 mi | 399 |
| 2. Jordan Scrub Sanctuary | 5.3 mi | 755 |
| 3. Malabar Scrub Sanctuary West | 4.9 mi | 185 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Malabar beats the Florida average on 5 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
B+Health Grade
26 measures vs. Florida
5 better19 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Malabar | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.3% | 15.9% |
| Fewer adults who get no exercise | 20.9% | 26.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.8% | 9.1% |
Palm Bay Hospital
1.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
72nd
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Malabar
Most working residents leave Malabar for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Palm Bay (22%), Melbourne (19%) and Rockledge (5%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Malabar3%
Palm Bay22%
Melbourne19%
Rockledge5%
West Melbourne3%
12 mi
median commute distance
1,089
jobs based in Malabar
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 91% of U.S. communities.
91risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingWildfire
14
paid flood claims since 2004
13
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Malabar home is worth about $538K
The typical Malabar home is worth about $538,000, up 2.4% in a year, 43% above the Florida typical home.
$538KZillow home value
Typical home value
Malabar$538K
Florida$376K
+2.4%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Malabar has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 54°, and snow is almost unheard of.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter56–72°
Spring65–80°
Summer75–88°
Fall70–83°
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
About Malabar
Town in the state of Florida, United States
Malabar is a town in Brevard County, Florida. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,949 at the 2020 United States census, up from 2,757 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1919
- Population
- 2,949
- Area
- 13 sq mi
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- ZIP code
- 32950
- Area code
- 321
Malabar’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Malabar.
Grant-ValkariaPalm BayMalabar