Happy Valley, OR, is a small suburban city located in Multnomah County. The city has a population of around 14,000 residents and is part of the Portland metropolitan area. Public transportation options in Happy Valley are limited but still available to those who need it. The TriMet bus system provides service to the Happy Valley area from downtown Portland and other nearby areas. There are two different routes that run through Happy Valley with several stops throughout the city. Additionally, the Portland Streetcar operates a line from downtown Portland to Lake Oswego which passes through Happy Valley as well. Those looking for more efficient transportation can look into ZipCar or Car2Go, both of which offer short-term car rental services in the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Happy Valley (zip 97086) takes 28.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Happy Valley (zip 97086) get to work:
- 77.4% drive their own car alone
- 11.0% carpool with others
- 5.7% work from home
- 3.0% take mass transit