Living in Happy Valley, OR

Explore Happy Valley and see how it fits the life you want to build.

26,738 Population Clackamas County County City Place Type Oregon State
Overall Match7.8 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Happy Valley at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population26,738
Median Household Income$122,151
Median Home Value$725,300
Median Gross Rent$2,029
Median Age39.0
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment4.8%
Work From Home23.9%
Homeownership78.9%
Housing Vacancy4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Happy Valley is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Happy Valley Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Happy Valley and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.8 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.9 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly4.1 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength5.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Happy Valley

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$725,300
Median Gross Rent$2,029
Homeownership78.9%
Housing Vacancy4.7%
Housing Value5.2/10
Housing Stability7.8/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Happy Valley, OR

Median Household Income$122,151
Unemployment4.8%
Work From Home23.9%
Employment7.6/10
Remote Work Friendly8.2/10
Income Strength10.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Happy Valley and how households are structured

Population26,738
Median Age39.0
Average Household Size3.0

Happy Valley is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Happy Valley

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Happy Valley point to warm summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High83.9°F
Average Winter Low36.7°F
Annual Rainfall49.4 in.
Annual Snowfall3.4 in.

Seasonal Life in Happy Valley

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Happy Valley is located in Clackamas County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Clackamas County.

County Intelligence

Happy Valley & Clackamas County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Happy Valley is located in Clackamas County, Oregon.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Happy Valley.

Current NarrowTheList data for Happy Valley shows a population of about 26,738. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Clackamas County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Happy Valley.

For someone considering a move to Happy Valley, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Johnson City, OR 3.9 miles away Gladstone, OR 5.3 miles away Milwaukie, OR 5.5 miles away Gresham, OR 5.7 miles away Oregon City, OR 7.6 miles away West Linn, OR 7.8 miles away Wood Village, OR 8.2 miles away Maywood Park, OR 8.6 miles away Fairview, OR 8.6 miles away Troutdale, OR 9.2 miles away Lake Oswego, OR 9.4 miles away Portland, OR 9.9 miles away