The Town FilesMalabar, Florida
Town in Brevard County · population 2,949 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $451,100
- Household income
- $128,698
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 53.1
Malabar is a town of 2,949 people in Brevard County, Florida. The median home is worth $451,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 93% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 88% of Florida towns, better for retirees than 84% of Florida towns.
How Malabar ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Malabar is worth $451,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $128,698, which is more affordable than 82% of Florida towns. 98.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Malabar | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $451,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $128,698 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 98.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.9% | — |
Who lives in Malabar
| People | Malabar | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 15.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.1% | — |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in Malabar
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 49.0°F. About 55.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 102 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Malabar since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 24, 2005 about 3.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 17, 2003.
Severe weather in Brevard County since 1996
Brevard County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Brevard County
Brevard County had 242,124 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,051 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Malabar itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Malabar
- Grant-Valkaria, FL3.8 mi · 4,509 people · home $550,400
- Palm Bay, FL5.5 mi · 119,760 people · home $283,200
- Melbourne Beach, FL5.7 mi · 3,231 people · home $708,400
- West Melbourne, FL6.4 mi · 25,924 people · home $377,100
- Indialantic, FL6.9 mi · 3,010 people · home $604,200
- June Park, FL8.7 mi · 4,283 people · home $411,200
- Melbourne, FL9.8 mi · 84,678 people · home $306,400
- Micco, FL10.0 mi · 9,574 people · home $172,600
Malabar questions
Is Malabar, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Malabar scores better for retirees than 84% of Florida towns and quieter than 93%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.1).
How much does a house cost in Malabar?
The median owner-occupied home in Malabar is valued at $451,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $128,698, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Malabar?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 49.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Malabar get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Malabar since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 24, 2005. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)