Happy Valley 53 Poor
Happy Valley Livability #131 ranked city in Alaska#24,534 ranked city in the USARanks better than 16% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Happy Valley

PROS
  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Crime

    This area exhibits elevated crime rates per 100,000 residents, which may suggest it's a potentially unsafe place to reside. These rates encompass both property and violent crimes.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

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      Happy Valley transportation information

      Statistic Happy Valley Alaska National
      Average one way commute22min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work58.1%68.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool10.8%12.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit3.4%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.1%7.9%2.8%
      Working from home20.3%4.6%4.6%
      Source: The Happy Valley, AK data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).