At a Glance
Median Income
$120,324
$54,342 per capita
Home Value
$671,800
Zillow: $679,195
Median Rent
$2,025/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
498/100K
4,680/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.4%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
251 sunny days/yr
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)
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 $120,324 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,342. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Happy Valley is $671,800 , 138% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $679,195. Median rent is $2,025/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Happy Valley reports 498 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,680/100K.
Education
46.4% of adults in Happy Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Happy Valley has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population25,572
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density2,147/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,324
Per Capita$54,342
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B+
Home Value$671,800
Rent$2,025
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$679,195
Housing Units8,412
Rent Burden36.4%
Crime
F
Violent498/100K
Property4,680/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation690 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Happy Valley was founded in 1851.
The median home in Happy Valley was built in 2005.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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