Happy Valley, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
6,046 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,578 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$293,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$733 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,373 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Shasta County
7
Redding Metro Area
7
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Shasta County
6
Redding Metro Area
6
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 11 40
Feb 6 12 42
Mar 5 12 45
Apr 3 6 50
May 2 1 57
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 1 0 65
Oct 2 1 56
Nov 5 3 45
Dec 7 10 39

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, CA State Senate District 1, CA Assembly District 1, CA
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Schools

Happy Valley Elementary
1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Happy Valley Primary
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
North Valley School, Redding
2 miles, NE • 1 star
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Colleges

Simpson University
11 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Shasta College
12 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center Redding
7 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Shasta Regional Medical Center
8 miles, NE • 3.2 star
St Elizabeth Community Hospital
24 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
7 miles, E • 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
130 miles, S • 3.2 star
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