City · Oregon
Happy Valley, Oregon
Happy Valley, city, in Clackamas County, Oregon. Happy Valley had 28,916 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 23.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,733 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 26,738 (±66). GEOID 4132050.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
28,916
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,733 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,738 ±66
Median household income
$122,151
±$9,243 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$725,300
±$27,577 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$2,029
±$144 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is Happy Valley and what county is it in?
Happy Valley is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon. It covers 11.9 square miles of land, 1,994 residents per square mile in 2020.
Happy Valley is in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Happy Valley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 28,916 people lived in Happy Valley on July 1, 2025, up 23.5% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 23,733 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 26,738 (±66).
| Measure | Happy Valley | Clackamas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,738 ±66 | 423,975 | +5,767 |
| Households | 9,002 ±357 | 163,845 | +2,051 |
| Average household size | 2.96 ±0.12 | 2.56 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,450 ±359 | 174,323 | +2,295 |
Happy Valley's population since 2000
From 4,519 in 2000 to 28,916 in 2025: up 539.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Happy Valley as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Happy Valley?
The median resident of Happy Valley is 39.0 years old; 26.7% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.7%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 16.1%. 18.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Happy Valley | Clackamas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 ±1.6 | 42.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.7% ±2.1 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8% ±1.9 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±2.3 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.6% ±2.0 pts | 10.1% | +4.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.7% ±4.3 pts | 76.5% | −6.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 16.1% ±2.8 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.3% ±2.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.2% ±2.6 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.9% ±3.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±1.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 9.6% ±1.5 pts | 13.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0% ±1.2 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.0% ±2.2 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.4% ±3.9 pts | 40.5% | −8.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.4% ±2.7 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.8% ±3.1 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Happy Valley earn?
Half of Happy Valley's 9,002 households earn less than $122,151 a year (±$9,243), against $103,517 in Clackamas County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $154,669 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $32,518 after inflation. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Happy Valley | Clackamas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $122,151 ±$9,243 | $103,517 | −$32,518 |
| Mean household income | $162,308 ±$12,215 | $137,176 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,741 ±$4,059 | $53,728 | −$10,507 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7% ±2.2 pts | 7.7% | +4.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.1% ±3.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.2% ±2.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% ±1.2 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7% ±1.8 pts | 94.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Happy Valley?
Owners occupy 78.9% of Happy Valley's occupied homes and renters 21.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $725,300 by its owner (±$27,577). The median renter pays $2,029 a month including utilities, and 50.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Happy Valley | Clackamas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $725,300 ±$27,577 | $611,000 | +$99,615 |
| Median gross rent | $2,029 ±$144 | $1,758 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.9% ±11.2 pts | 44.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,106 ±$107 | $2,559 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.9% ±2.8 pts | 70.7% | −5.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.1% ±2.8 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 9,450 ±359 | 174,323 | +2,295 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±5.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.9% ±3.5 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 12.9% ±2.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 33.3% ±4.0 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±2.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Happy Valley building?
Builders took permits for 350 new housing units in Happy Valley in 2025 (176 in single-family houses), 12.1 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Oregon.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Happy Valley work and get to work?
63.7% of Happy Valley's workers drive alone and 23.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Happy Valley | Clackamas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.1% ±2.6 pts | 63.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±1.6 pts | 4.4% | +2.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 63.7% ±3.8 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±1.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.6% ±1.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.9% ±3.0 pts | 20.9% | +14.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min ±2.3 | 26.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Happy Valley?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Happy Valley, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $110,000 (Tract 222.05) to $160,592 (Tract 222.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 222.08Clackamas County | 10,802 | $120,110 |
| Tract 222.07Clackamas County | 6,838 | $160,592 |
| Tract 222.05Clackamas County | 4,430 | $110,000 |
| Tract 232.02Clackamas County | 9,403 | $126,405 |
| Tract 222.06Clackamas County | 6,775 | $108,263 |
| Tract 221.10Clackamas County | 5,152 | $111,354 |
| Tract 221.05Clackamas County | 6,615 | $82,112 |
| Tract 232.01Clackamas County | 4,484 | $117,000 |
| Tract 221.09Clackamas County | 3,553 | $110,341 |
| Tract 221.07Clackamas County | 4,353 | $71,095 |
| Tract 221.08Clackamas County | 3,613 | $75,160 |
| Tract 223.01Clackamas County | 4,700 | $97,019 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Happy Valley) · Census block assignment files
How does Happy Valley compare with other places in Oregon?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Happy Valley is the 1,394th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 20th-most populous of 240 in Oregon.
Happy Valley ranks 14th of 223 places in Oregon with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 20th | 240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 2nd | 162 |
| Residents per square mile | 112th | 224 |
| Median household income | 14th | 223 |
| Per capita income | 25th | 224 |
| Median home value | 16th | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 11th | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 144th | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd | 219 |
| Median age | 134th | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 71st | 224 |
| Work from home | 31st | 169 |
| Travel time to work | 57th | 221 |
Happy Valley's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
Every place in Oregon, sortable · Compare Happy Valley with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Happy Valley?
6 of the 57 figures for Happy Valley on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Happy Valley are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Happy Valley.