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Happy Valley

Oregon · 23,733 residents · 11.599 sq mi
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Happy Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,381. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 19,214 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $526,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 89% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,733
+425%since 2000
from 4,519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,046 / sq mi
+425%since 2000
from 390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+3%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
07K15K22K29K1990201020202024Happy Valley
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,381
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,131 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,769
+36%since 2000
from $36,665 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$526,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,688
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $734 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+30%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,896)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(85)
Asian8.8%(396)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(1,190)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(15,402)
Black1.7%(408)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,568)
Asian19.7%(4,682)
Other8.4%(1,983)
Diversity Score67.5%(16,030)
Diversity Score
68
+156%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+88%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Happy Valley, Oregon?

Happy Valley, Oregon has about 23,733 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Happy Valley, Oregon earns about $124,381 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Happy Valley, Oregon expensive?

In Happy Valley, Oregon, the median home is worth about $526,900, and the typical rent is about $1,688 a month.

How educated are people in Happy Valley, Oregon?

About 52.6% of adults age 25 and over in Happy Valley, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Happy Valley, Oregon?

About 3.4% of people in Happy Valley, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Happy Valley, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Happy Valley, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,182 residents, a change of about 1430 percent over that period.

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