A closer look at Happy Valley…
September 8th, 2008
Happy Valley is unique because a large number of naturalized U.S. citizens live and a large number of people born in Oregon live there. In Happy Valley, a larger number of people have these characteristics than in surrounding neighborhoods:
Education: Did not complete college, Did not complete high school, High school graduates
Employment: Work in production occupations, Work in sales and related occupations
People & Culture: Born in this state, Naturalized U.S. citizens, Not U.S. citizens, Wealthy retirees
Transportation: Drive to work alone
The main types of people are…
Scrappy Homeowners - Homeowning urban singles with low income. Pre-middle-age to middle-age singles on a lower to middle income who own their own home. Some have a college education and work in services and the professional sector.
Upwardly Mobile - Suburban couples living in mobile homes. A higher than average percentage of these married couples with no children live in mobile homes or non-conventional homes (boats, RVs, etc.). Education level varies from high school to college.
Dollars and Sense - Suburban, financially savvy families. More than 20% of these middle-aged married couples with children have a second mortgage or home equity loan. Most earn moderate incomes and work in management or professional occupations.