Why Live in El Nido
El Nido, a neighborhood in Malibu, is situated within the expansive Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, offering residents access to over 150,000 acres of scenic canyons, peaks, and pathways. Solstice Canyon Park, located just west of El Nido, features multiple hiking trails, including the 3-mile Solstice Canyon Loop, which provides ocean views and passes by historic ruins. Corral Beach, bordering the community to the south, offers a quieter beach experience with street parking, while Malibu Lagoon State Beach and Latigo Beach are also nearby. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Webster Elementary School, Malibu Middle School, and Malibu High School, with students achieving commendations from the National Merit Scholarship Program. For higher education, Pepperdine University is located in Malibu. Although El Nido lacks retail options, local businesses along the Pacific Coast Highway, such as Malibu Seafood and Geoffrey's, provide dining with ocean views. The nearest supermarket, Ralphs Fresh Fare, is about 5 miles away. Residents often commute to downtown Los Angeles, approximately 40 miles away, with public transit options available via a Metro bus stop on the Pacific Coast Highway. Los Angeles International Airport is about 45 miles from the neighborhood. Homes in El Nido feature a mix of architectural styles, including contemporary, Mediterranean, and ranch-style homes, many with views of the mountains and ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Nido a good place to live?
El Nido is a good place to live. El Nido is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. El Nido is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. El Nido has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 25. The average household income is $181,930 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 74.3% of residents. A majority of residents in El Nido are home owners, with 22.9% of residents renting and 77.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving El Nido can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
El Nido neighborhood guide.
Is El Nido, CA a safe neighborhood?
El Nido, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in El Nido?
The median home price in El Nido is $564,999. If you put a 20% down payment of $113,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,930 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $126K a year to afford the median home price in El Nido. The average household income in El Nido is $182K.
What are the best public schools in El Nido?
The best public schools that serve El Nido are:
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Home Trends in El Nido, CA
On average, homes in El Nido, Malibu sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in El Nido, Malibu over the last 12 months is $516,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$516,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$516,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$404
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median List Price
$564,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%