Happy Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
6,046 Population 358/sq mi density
$80,578 Median Income $36,270 per capita
$293,800 Home Value $385,395 Zillow
$1,766 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$80,578 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$293,800 home value, $1,766/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Happy Valley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,578
7% above
$36,270 per capita
Home Value
$293,800
4% above
Zillow: $385,395
Median Rent
$1,766/mo
52% above
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12% below
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Happy Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Happy Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
107%
Home Value
104%
Rent
152%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
303%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Happy Valley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Happy Valley residents earn a median household income of $80,578 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,270. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,295 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Happy Valley is $293,800 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,395. Median rent is $1,766/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

18.8% of adults in Happy Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Happy Valley has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population6,046
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density358/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$80,578
Per Capita$36,270
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

A+
Home Value$293,800
Rent$1,766
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$385,395
Housing Units2,291
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity28.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,336/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain33.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation752 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations48
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Happy Valley was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.