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Happy Valley, Oregon

city · Clackamas County

At a glance

26,738
Population
$725,300
Median home value (all homes)
139% above U.S. median
$686,520
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,029/mo
Median rent
51% above U.S. median
$122,151
Median household income
56% above U.S. median
27.4 min
Average commute
95.7%
Homes with broadband
69.9%
Locations with fiber available
4.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 144 — 44% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing157% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities3% above
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost37% above
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates95%
College graduates46.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Happy Valley Economic Development
The Happy Valley Economic Development Division promotes economic growth in the City of Happy Valley by attracting new business and industry, retaining existing businesses, and pursuing grant funding opportunities and tax abatement programs to foster job creation and improve the community.
state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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