What are the schools like in Valinda, CA?

Valinda is served primarily by Hacienda la Puente Unified. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.2:1.

What is the median household income in Valinda?

The median household income in Valinda, CA is $95,244 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Valinda, CA?

Valinda has an average high temperature of 67.9°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches.

Valinda, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Valinda, CA affordable or expensive?

Valinda's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Valinda is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $588,200 and the median rent is $2,089 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Valinda, CA?

Valinda has a violent crime rate of 558.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1902.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Valinda, CA a Good Place to Live?

Valinda is a small city of 21,952 in California, with a median household income of $95,244 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Valinda's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Valinda is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Valinda city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Valinda's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Valinda costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Valinda, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$588,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,089	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$95,244	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Valinda's violent crime rate is 558.4 per 100,000 residents — 47% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

558.4 /100k

Property Crime

1902.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Valinda is served primarily by Hacienda la Puente Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Valinda, CA	National Avg
School District	Hacienda la Puente Unified	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	71.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Valinda sees average highs of 67.9°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 16.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Valinda, CA
Average High — January	67.9°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	16.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Valinda, CA	National Avg
Population	21,952	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	27.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	51.7%	18.9%
Asian	16.7%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	13.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Industry, CA 1 mi La Puente, CA 1 mi West Covina, CA 2 mi West Puente Valley, CA 2 mi South San Jose Hills, CA 2 mi

Valinda vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valinda, CA affordable or expensive?

Valinda's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Valinda roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $588,200 and median rent is $2,089/month.

What is the crime rate in Valinda, CA?

Valinda's violent crime rate is 558.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1902.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Valinda?

Public schools in Valinda are operated by Hacienda la Puente Unified. The district has 17 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.2:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Valinda, CA a good place to live?

Valinda, CA has a population of 21,952, a median household income of $95,244, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Valinda?

Valinda averages 67.9°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Valinda?

The population of Valinda, California is 21,952 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Valinda?

Key numbers for living in Valinda: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $588,200, median household income $95,244, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Valinda side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.