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Happy Valley

California · 5,944 residents · 16.891 sq mi
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Happy Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,222. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $334,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,944
−2%since 2023
from 6,046 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
352 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 358 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
−6%since 2023
from 45.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K20202024Happy Valley
20246K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,222
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,578 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,366
−2%since 2023
from $36,270 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−6%since 2023
from 0.414 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $293,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,282
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,766 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.5%
+32.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−1%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(4,120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(797)
Asian7.7%(463)
Other11%(666)
Diversity Score62.5%(3,781)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(3,510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17%(1,010)
Asian9.7%(575)
Other14.3%(849)
Diversity Score74.1%(4,403)
Diversity Score
74
+18%since 2023
from 63 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+9%since 2023
from 21.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
Female
50.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
Foreign born
10.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Happy Valley, California?

Happy Valley, California has about 5,944 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Happy Valley, California?

The typical household in Happy Valley, California earns about $92,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Happy Valley, California expensive?

In Happy Valley, California, the median home is worth about $334,100, and the typical rent is about $1,282 a month.

How educated are people in Happy Valley, California?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Happy Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Happy Valley, California?

About 8.9% of people in Happy Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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