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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Happy Valley, OR vs Goleta, CA

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Are people in Goleta older or younger than people in Happy Valley?
- The Median Age in Goleta is 4.0 years younger than in Happy Valley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Goleta or Happy Valley?
- Goleta housing costs are 76.2% more expensive than Happy Valley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Goleta or Happy Valley?
- The average commute for residents of Goleta is 14.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Happy Valley.

Things to do in Happy Valley?
Happy Valley is a city located in Clackamas County, Oregon with a population of 19,509. Residents enjoy access to outdoor activities like hiking at Mount Talbert Nature Park or playing golf at Happy Valley Golf Course along with numerous shopping centers throughout the area.

Things to do in Goleta?
Goleta CA can be found north Santa Barbara full of scenic routes perfect for bike rides such as Camino Cielo Loop showcasing some breathtaking views alongside private gardens, art galleries & wineries giving vacationers a chance to explore area's culture.

 Happy Valley, ORGoleta, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,677329,725,481
 Median Income$131,980  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$668,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.29  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Happy Valley    4 Reviews
Sao · Happy Valley, OR
Nice Place To Live
Over 14 years ago

Happy Valley, OR is a great place to live. Just east of Portland its on a hill where you could see the beautiful city(Portland) in the valley. All the beautiful lights  More

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RH · Damascus, OR
Nice place to live
Over 14 years ago

Left NYC and moved straight to Portland 5 years ago. I'm in early 40s with kids and wife and they love it here  More

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Corina · Damascus, OR
Damascus
Over 15 years ago

Damascus is a quiet community just East of Portland. We are close to Gresham, Clackamas, and Boring/Sandy. There is farm land out this way, nice friendly people and the  More

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Reviews for Goleta    2 Reviews
Boop · Santa Barbara, CA
Great climate, community could be more connected
Over 3 years ago

Lived in this area 2014-now (2022), Goleta for 4 years of that. Pros: *The climate is unbeatable, unless you enjoy being overly hot or cold, or snow sports which  More

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MCecilia · Goleta, CA
Too Rich For My Life Style
Over 17 years ago

I live in Goleta and work part-time in Santa Barbara. I am semi-retired and have a decent income. Making wise choices of where to spend my income has always been  More

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