Beyoncé and Jay-Z primarily live in Los Angeles, California, where they own multiple luxurious properties, including a 30,000-square-foot mansion in Bel Air and a record-breaking $200 million mega-mansion in Malibu, known as the most expensive home ever bought in California

. They also have a historic mansion in New Orleans and a high-rise penthouse in Manhattan, New York

. Recently, following the January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been looking to establish a new base in the United Kingdom, particularly in the scenic Cotswolds region. They are reportedly house hunting there and considering short-term arrangements while deciding if they will buy a home. Despite this, their Los Angeles property remains their primary residence

. In summary, their main residence is in Los Angeles, but they are exploring options for a secondary home in the Cotswolds, UK, for more land, space, and privacy.