Valinda is a census-designated place (CDP) in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County, California, in the United States.

[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land.

The racial makeup of Valinda was 11,058 (48.5%) White (7.0% Non-Hispanic White),[21] 439 (1.9%) African American, 240 (1.1%) Native American, 2,718 (11.9%) Asian, 42 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 7,530 (33.0%) from other races, and 795 (3.5%) from two or more races.

According to the 2010 United States Census, Valinda had a median household income of $66,727, with 11.1% of the population living below the federal poverty line.

There were 4,851 housing units at an average density of 2,412.7 per square mile (931.5/km2).

The racial makeup of the CDP was 40.47% White, 2.46% African American, 1.18% Native American, 9.42% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 41.08% from other races, and 5.19% from two or more races.

In the state legislature Valinda is located in the 24th Senate District, represented by Democrat Gloria Romero, and in the 57th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Edward P. Hernandez.

[24] The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Pomona Health Center in Pomona, serving Valinda.

[25] The majority of the CDP is served by the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District while a portion of Northern Valinda is served by the West Covina Unified School District.