Vice President Kamala Harris has purchased an $8.15 million mansion in the exclusive seaside community of Point Dume, Malibu. The 4,000-square-foot property is situated in a neighborhood with very little racial diversity, according to Census Bureau data.
Point Dume is located within Census tract 8004.08, which the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey estimated was 0.2% Black and approximately 94% White as of 2019. Harris’ new home features ocean views, multiple wine fridges, private golf greens, and parking for five vehicles.
Harris has previously spoken about the importance of diversity and living among Black Americans. In a 2019 interview with The Washington Post, she reflected on her experience attending Howard University, a historically Black college, and the significance of being in a predominantly African American city like Washington, D.C. "It just becomes about you understanding that there is a whole world of people who are like you," Harris said, contrasting it with her upbringing in primarily White social circles.
She further elaborated on her experience, stating, "It was more, for me, about the numerosity than it was about the diversity. I grew up in a community where there were many representations of diversity. Going to Howard, there were so many (Black people)! And they’re all in your age group, in your phase of life."
The choice of Point Dume is notable as the community has faced accusations of barriers to beach access for minority groups. A 2025 review cited by the source stated, "Despite the veneer of a laid-back community of surfers who are one with nature, there are barriers to access that keep most BIPOC people away."
Throughout her career, Harris has worked to address housing disparities and racial bias. As California’s attorney general in 2012, she joined a Supreme Court brief arguing for the enforcement of the Fair Housing Act based on policies having a "disparate impact" on racial groups, even if the policies were not explicitly discriminatory.
During her presidential campaign, Harris proposed $100 billion in assistance for families in historically redlined communities. As vice president, she supported the Biden administration's initiatives to combat racial bias in home appraisals.
Harris, who lives in the Point Dume property with her husband Doug Emhoff, has previously faced scrutiny regarding her racial identity and upbringing in predominantly White areas. These questions resurfaced during the 2024 presidential campaign.
Harris has recently been in the news amid speculation about a potential third presidential run in 2028. A representative for the former vice president did not respond to a request for comment.