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Happy Valley, OR

Founded 1851Clackamas CountyElev. 152 m
Population
25,572
Median home
$671,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Happy Valley

With about 25,572 residents, Happy Valley is one of Oregon's notable places. Happy Valley was founded in 1851 and sits in Clackamas County. The median age is 39.7 and the median household income is $120,324. Homes carry a median value of $671,800, and about 82% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (62.5%). Around 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
25,572
Median age
39.7
Median household income
$120,324
Per-capita income
$54,342
Poverty rate
6.9%
High-school grad or higher
94.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg. commute
28.1 min
Work from home
21.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White62.5%
Hispanic or Latino8.2%
Black1.8%
Asian17.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51.3%
Sales & office22.1%
Service11.3%
Production, transportation & material moving9.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$671,800
Median gross rent
$2,025/mo
Owner-occupied
82%
Median year built
2006
Households
8,701
Avg. household size
2.93

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Happy Valley has 8 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading70%
Math62%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Adrienne C. Nelson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Clackamas Middle CollegeHighGrades 9–12charter
Happy Valley Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Happy Valley Elementary SchoolElementary
Mount Scott Elementary SchoolElementary
Scouters Mountain ElementaryElementary
Spring Mountain Elementary SchoolElementary
Verne A Duncan Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Happy Valley vs Oregon and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Happy Valley.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Clackamas County
AvalancheRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Happy Valley is in Clackamas County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Happy Valley was founded in 1851 and sits in Clackamas County. Elevation ~152 m.

Population trend
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Map of Happy Valley
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Happy Valley — frequently asked

What is the population of Happy Valley, Oregon?
Happy Valley has a population of about 25,572, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Happy Valley?
The median home value in Happy Valley is $671,800, and the median gross rent is $2,025/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Happy Valley face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clackamas County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, cold wave, earthquake.
How many schools are in Happy Valley?
Happy Valley has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Happy Valley?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Happy Valley. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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