How long is the commute from Happy Valley, OR?
Workers who live in Happy Valley, OR take an average of 27.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
23.9% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.4 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Happy Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Happy Valley | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.7% (±3.8 points) | 66.8% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±1.9 points) | 6.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±1.9 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.9% (±3.0 points) | 20.9% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Happy Valley, the average commute is not measurably different from Clackamas County (26.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Happy Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clackamas County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clackamas County, Happy Valley ranks 9 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 76 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Happy Valley
| Vehicles available | Happy Valley | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±2.1 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.7% (±3.7 points) | 26.8% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% (±4.6 points) | 40.3% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.6% (±3.6 points) | 28.1% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Happy Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clackamas County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Happy Valley
| Happy Valley | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.9% (±3.0 points) | 20.9% (±0.8 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±1.8 points) | 94.0% (±0.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Happy Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clackamas County (94.0%).
It is also higher than in Oregon (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Happy Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | — | 27.4 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Damascus | 3.2 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson City | 3.9 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Oatfield | 4.4 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Gladstone | 5.3 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Milwaukie | 5.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Gresham | 5.7 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jennings Lodge | 5.9 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 6.3 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Johnson City, OR (16.7 minutes), Gladstone, OR (23.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clackamas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Stafford | 32.5 minutes (±12.5) |
| 4 | Beavercreek | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Estacada | 30.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Mulino | 28.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Molalla | 28.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Damascus | 27.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Happy Valley | 27.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Oregon City | 26.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 (tie) | Oatfield | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 (tie) | Sandy | 26.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Milwaukie | 25.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Jennings Lodge | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 | Oak Grove | 25.1 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Clackamas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Happy Valley
How long is the average commute in Happy Valley?
Workers who live in Happy Valley, OR take an average of 27.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Happy Valley without a car?
4.6% of households in Happy Valley have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Happy Valley?
23.9% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Happy Valley worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Happy Valley city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Happy Valley city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Happy Valley city, Oregon
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) for Happy Valley city, Oregon (place:32050, in state:41).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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