Where is Happy Valley, Oregon, USA?

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Where is Happy Valley Located? - Happy Valley is a city located in the Clackamas County of Oregon, United States. Happy Valley lies between 35.5950581 Degrees North latitudes and 82.5514869 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Happy Valley, Oregon

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Where is Happy Valley?: The Google Map showing the location of Happy Valley in the U.S. state of Oregon.

Where is Happy Valley Located?

Happy Valley is a city located in the Clackamas County of Oregon, United States. Happy Valley lies between 35.5950581 Degrees North latitudes and 82.5514869 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Happy Valley city is 23733 people and the city has a total area of 11.37 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Happy Valley, Oregon Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHappy Valley
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
State CapitalSalem
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude45.4468°N
Longitude122.5304°W
Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Land Area11.79 sq mi
Water Area0.01 sq mi
Total Area11.80 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)27,516 (Census 2020)
Population DensityApproximately 2,334 per sq mi
ZIP Codes97015, 97086, 97089
Area Code503, 971
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code41-32150
Congressional DistrictOregon's 3rd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Happy Valley, Oregon

  • Clackamas, Oregon — 3 mi Northwest
  • Milwaukie, Oregon — 6 mi Northwest
  • Damascus, Oregon — 6 mi East
  • Oregon City, Oregon — 8 mi South
  • Gresham, Oregon — 8 mi Northeast
  • Portland, Oregon — 11 mi Northwest
  • Gladstone, Oregon — 9 mi Southwest
  • Lake Oswego, Oregon — 13 mi West
  • Troutdale, Oregon — 14 mi Northeast
  • West Linn, Oregon — 14 mi Southwest

Driving Distances from Happy Valley, Oregon

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ClackamasOregon310 minutes
MilwaukieOregon615 minutes
DamascusOregon615 minutes
Oregon CityOregon820 minutes
GreshamOregon820 minutes
PortlandOregon1125 minutes
GladstoneOregon920 minutes
Lake OswegoOregon1325 minutes
TroutdaleOregon1425 minutes
SalemOregon481 hour

Transportation and Connectivity in Happy Valley, Oregon

TransportationDetails
Airport NamePortland International Airport
IATA CodePDX
PortPort of Portland (nearby)
Major HighwaysInterstate 205, Oregon Route 212, Oregon Route 224, Sunnyside Road
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station at Portland Union Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceTriMet Bus and MAX Light Rail (nearby Clackamas Town Center)
  • Interstate 205 provides quick access to Portland, Vancouver, Oregon City, and Portland International Airport.
  • Oregon Route 212 connects Happy Valley with Damascus, Boring, and rural Clackamas County.
  • Oregon Route 224 links the city with Milwaukie, Estacada, and communities along the Clackamas River.
  • Sunnyside Road is a major east-west arterial connecting residential neighborhoods with Interstate 205 and commercial districts.
  • TriMet buses and the nearby MAX Green Line at Clackamas Town Center provide convenient regional public transportation.

What are top Places to Visit in Happy Valley, Oregon

Landmark NameType
Happy Valley ParkCommunity Park
Mount Talbert Nature ParkNature Park
Scouters Mountain Nature ParkNature Park
Mount TalbertNatural Landmark
Clackamas Town CenterShopping Center
North Clackamas Aquatic ParkWater Park
Mount Hood National ForestNational Forest
Leach Botanical GardenBotanical Garden
Kaiser Woods ParkCity Park
Hidden Falls Nature ParkNature Park

Colleges and Universities in Happy Valley, Oregon

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Clackamas Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer education
Portland State UniversityPublicUniversityUrban research university
Oregon Institute of Technology – Portland-MetroPublicUniversityEngineering and health sciences
Warner Pacific UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and professional studies
North Clackamas School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Happy Valley

Waterbodies in Happy Valley, Oregon

Clackamas River, Johnson Creek, Mount Scott Creek, Rock Creek, Kellogg Creek, Willamette River, Deep Creek, North Fork Deep Creek, Crystal Springs Creek, Columbia River

Golf Courses in Happy Valley, Oregon

Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Course, Eagle Landing Golf Course, Stone Creek Golf Club, Eastmoreland Golf Course, Persimmon Country Club, Glendoveer Golf Course, Heron Lakes Golf Club, Oregon Golf Club

Happy Valley, Oregon — Key Historical Facts

  • Happy Valley began as a rural farming community in Clackamas County before experiencing significant residential growth during the late twentieth century.
  • The city officially incorporated in 1965 and steadily expanded through annexation and suburban development within the Portland metropolitan area.
  • Improved transportation links, including Interstate 205, encouraged rapid population growth and commercial investment.
  • Happy Valley has focused on preserving natural open spaces while developing family-oriented neighborhoods, parks, and community facilities.
  • Today, Happy Valley is one of Oregon's fastest-growing cities, known for its excellent quality of life, scenic parks, and convenient access to Portland and Mount Hood.

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