Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Happy Valley
Happy Valley, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,628
Population
23,711
Renter Mix
19% Rent
Welcome to the happiest valley in northwest Oregon
Suburban
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Commuter
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Convenient
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Family-Friendly
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Hiking
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Park-Like
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Nestled just 10 miles southeast of Portland, Happy Valley is the perfect suburb for commuters and families. With a central location, park-like atmosphere, and family-friendly community, renters in Happy Valley couldn’t be much happier! Scouters Mountain Nature Park, Hidden Falls Nature Park, Happy Valley Park, and Mount Talbert Nature Park are just a few of the scenic green spaces available to residents. Hiking trails, sweeping views, and summer concerts are commonplace in this active community. Apartments and houses in the area range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for every renter in Happy Valley. Although this suburb is mainly residential, residents spend most of their free time exploring the great outdoors or traveling to nearby Portland for dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
Explore the City
Highway 205 runs through the city of Happy Valley.
Signage welcomes you as you enter Clackamas Business Center.
Homes in Happy Valley enjoy large lots and green spaces.
Residents of Happy Valley enjoy boating on the Clackamas River.
Residents enjoy a paved walking path in Hidden Falls Nature Park.
Residents can choose from many ethnic food options at the Happy Valley Food Carts.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$132,573
Average: $156,734
Education
8,505
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,224
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Happy Valley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Happy Valley, OR is $1,489 for a studio, $1,607 for one bedroom, $1,991 for two bedrooms, and $2,356 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Happy Valley has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,607/month
704 Sq Ft
House
$2,994/month
1,988 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Happy Valley, OR is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
546 Students
Verne A Duncan Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
407 Students
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
489 Students
Spring Mountain Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
369 Students
Public
Grades K-5
391 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,021 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
270 Students
Adrienne C. Nelson High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,382 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Scouters Mountain Nature Park
- Mount Talbert Nature Park
- Leach Botanical Garden
- Zenger Farm
- Beggars-Tick Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Portland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.