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Valinda

California · 20,962 residents · 2.013 sq mi
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Valinda is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,165. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $636,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,962
−4%since 2000
from 21,776 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
10,413 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 10,818 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+43%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K22K24K26K1990201020202024Valinda
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,165
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,578 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,745
+137%since 2000
from $12,949 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+21%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$636,700
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,829
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $839 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+99%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(2,522)
Black2.3%(508)
Hispanic / Latino74.7%(16,271)
Asian9.2%(1,999)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.1%(10,699)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7%(1,475)
Black1%(204)
Hispanic / Latino71.7%(15,028)
Asian18.5%(3,885)
Other1.8%(370)
Diversity Score55.8%(11,695)
Diversity Score
56
+14%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
36.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 78.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
29.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 24.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2016
from 64.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valinda, California?

Valinda, California has about 20,962 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valinda, California?

The typical household in Valinda, California earns about $100,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valinda, California expensive?

In Valinda, California, the median home is worth about $636,700, and the typical rent is about $1,829 a month.

How educated are people in Valinda, California?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Valinda, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valinda, California?

About 8.1% of people in Valinda, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valinda, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Valinda, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,227 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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