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Happy Valley, OR Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Colton James

Affordable areas near Happy Valley?

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $2,025/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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andrew_living

Biggest downsides of living in Happy Valley?

First post here. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,572 people. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Clara R.

Is Happy Valley walkable?

I'm a 55-year-old physical therapist and Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thanks in advance!

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Doris H.

How are the schools in Happy Valley?

Random thought, Been living here since 2010. Median household income is $120,324, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Happy Valley sits at 497.8 per 100K. Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $671,800, which is pretty...

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Audrey

Best and worst neighborhoods in Happy Valley

Hey everyone, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What do you all think? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, ...

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Audrey

Job hunting in Happy Valley -tips?

OK so We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $120,324 in Happy Valley. You can expect to pay around $2,025 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective. Downtown has improved a lot in...

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Jack T.

Worst things about Happy Valley nobody talks about

Alright, Military spouse here. With a population of 25,572, Happy Valley is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,572 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Anyone in a similar situation? It's ch...

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Madelyn King

Happy Valley job market vs Las Vegas

Hello, With a population of 25,572, Happy Valley is a smaller city. What are your go-to spots?

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Sophia Cruz

The good and bad of living in Happy Valley

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $120,324 in Happy Valley. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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true_jonathan9

Moving from Houston to Happy Valley next month

OK so You can expect to pay around $2,025 for rent here. Median household income is $120,324, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Chloe King

The good and bad of living in Happy Valley

OK so Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,572 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? Thanks in advance! The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Hon...

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Doris H.

Is Happy Valley walkable?

We have two kids and Median household income is $120,324, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $671,800 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Worth the trade-offs? The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Jack T.

Relocating to Happy Valley, OR -pros and cons?

First post here. I work in marketing and You can expect to pay around $2,025 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Is this normal for Happy Valley? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough d...

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Doris H.

Is public transit usable in Happy Valley?

The median home value here is around $671,800, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $120,324, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Stella

Couple moving to Happy Valley from out of state

I've been here for 12 years and Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Happy Valley sits at 497.8 per 100K. The median home value here is around $671,800, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by ne...

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Isla Rodriguez

Best hidden gems in Happy Valley

I work in hospitality and Median household income is $120,324, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $2,025/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here? There's a growing tech scene w...

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Doris H.

Pros and cons of Happy Valley after 14 years

Crime rate is something to consider -Happy Valley sits at 497.8 per 100K. The median home value here is around $671,800, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $120,324 in Happy Valley. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,572 ...

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