How much are property taxes in Happy Valley, CA?
Homeowners in Happy Valley, CA pay a median of $2,296 (±$427) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,535.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,660.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $334,100.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,296 (±$427)
- With a mortgage
- $2,535
- Without a mortgage
- $1,660
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Happy Valley against Shasta County, its state and the nation
| Happy Valley | Shasta County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,296 (±$427) | $2,542 (±$56) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,535 (±$394) | $2,757 (±$76) | $5,839 (±$17) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,660 (±$238) | $2,033 (±$108) | $3,825 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $334,100 (±$54,575) | $366,400 (±$6,326) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
In Happy Valley, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Shasta County ($2,542).
It is also lower than in California ($5,124).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Shasta County, Happy Valley ranks 7 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 864 of 1,056.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Happy Valley
The median tax ($2,296) is 0.7% of the median home value ($334,100).
Across Shasta County the same ratio is 0.7%.
Across California it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
Median real estate taxes in places near Happy Valley
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | — | $2,296 (±$427) | — |
| Centerville | 5.8 mi | $4,243 (±$451) | Higher |
| Anderson | 6.6 mi | $2,186 (±$208) | Not measurably different |
| Cottonwood (Shasta County) | 7.5 mi | $2,649 (±$560) | Not measurably different |
| Redding | 7.7 mi | $2,673 (±$64) | Not measurably different |
| Shasta | 9.2 mi | $2,517 (±$358) | Not measurably different |
| Palo Cedro | 12 mi | $3,972 (±$579) | Higher |
| Lake California | 13 mi | $2,602 (±$326) | Not measurably different |
| Shasta Lake | 15 mi | $1,679 (±$238) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shasta Lake, CA ($1,679).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Centerville, CA ($4,243), Palo Cedro, CA ($3,972).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Shasta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centerville | $4,243 (±$451) |
| 2 | Palo Cedro | $3,972 (±$579) |
| 3 | Bella Vista | $3,654 (±$665) |
| 4 | Redding | $2,673 (±$64) |
| 5 | Cottonwood (Shasta County) | $2,649 (±$560) |
| 6 | Shasta | $2,517 (±$358) |
| 7 | Happy Valley | $2,296 (±$427) |
| 8 | Anderson | $2,186 (±$208) |
| 9 | Jones Valley | $1,799 (±$644) |
| 10 | Burney | $1,725 (±$378) |
| 11 | Shasta Lake | $1,679 (±$238) |
| 12 | Shingletown | $1,478 (±$430) |
Happy Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Happy Valley
How much are property taxes in Happy Valley?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Happy Valley, CA is $2,296 (±$427) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Happy Valley?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.7% of the median home value in Happy Valley, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Happy Valley higher than in Shasta County?
In Happy Valley, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Shasta County ($2,542).
It is also lower than in California ($5,124).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Happy Valley CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Happy Valley CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Happy Valley CDP, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Happy Valley CDP, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Happy Valley CDP, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Happy Valley CDP, California (place:32036, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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