Living in Valinda, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valinda · Census data 2020–2024
Valinda has 20,962 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $100,165 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $636,700, the median rent is $1,829/month.
Valinda at a glance
- Population
- 20,962
- Median age
- 40.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $100,165State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $636,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,829/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Valinda a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Valinda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valinda the median home value is $636,700, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,829 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,507 a month in housing costs.
Valinda median household income
The median household income in Valinda is $100,165 and the income per person is $30,745. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Valinda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,954
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 4.42
Valinda demographics
- Population
- 20,962
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 4,713
- Foreign-born
- 36.9%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valinda ›
Education in Valinda
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Valinda have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valinda
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Valinda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valinda | 20,962 | $100,165 | $636,700 | $1,829 |
| Industry | 210 | $59,167 | — | $1,375 |
| La Puente | 37,142 | $86,602 | $617,700 | $1,849 |
| West Covina | 107,037 | $101,065 | $779,800 | $2,245 |
| West Puente Valley | 22,495 | $88,279 | $632,300 | $2,342 |
| South San Jose Hills | 16,911 | $94,806 | $544,400 | $1,884 |
| Baldwin Park | 70,138 | $80,663 | $606,900 | $1,867 |
| Avocado Heights | 12,593 | $92,155 | $725,000 | $1,989 |
| Hacienda Heights | 54,291 | $109,193 | $820,800 | $2,300 |
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What is the median household income in Valinda, CA?
The median household income in Valinda is $100,165, about the same as the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Valinda?
The median home value in Valinda is $636,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Valinda?
The median gross rent in Valinda is $1,829 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Valinda, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Valinda?
The median age in Valinda is 40.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Valinda?
The average commute to work in Valinda is 30 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valinda?
The unemployment rate in Valinda is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valinda?
16.3% of adults in Valinda have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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