Population
Decatur
24,470
Happy Valley
25,572
Median Income
Decatur
$140,480
Happy Valley
$120,324
Home Value
Decatur
$655,900
Happy Valley
$671,800
Rent
Decatur
$1,716
Happy Valley
$2,025
Crime Rate
Decatur
1.33
Happy Valley
N/A
Cost of Living
Decatur
198.5
Happy Valley
194.9
Avg Temp
Decatur
N/A
Happy Valley
N/A
Unemployment
Decatur
3.5%
Happy Valley
3.7%
How Similar Are Decatur & Happy Valley?
Happy Valley is Decatur's #11 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Decatur
24,470
Happy Valley
25,572
Both cities have similar populations — Decatur at 24,470 and Happy Valley at 25,572.
Political Leaning
Decatur
17.1%
Happy Valley
43.6%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Happy Valley has a stronger Democratic lean (61% difference).
Unemployment
Decatur
3.5%
Happy Valley
3.7%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 7% difference.
Median Income
Decatur
$140,480
Happy Valley
$120,324
Decatur has a 14% higher median income than Happy Valley.
Home Values
Decatur
$655,900
Happy Valley
$671,800
Both cities have similar home values — just a 2% difference.
Education
Decatur
50.2%
Happy Valley
30.3%
Decatur has a 40% higher education than Happy Valley.
Demographics
Decatur
67.8%
Happy Valley
64.1%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 5% difference.
Cost of Living
Decatur
198.5
Happy Valley
194.9
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 2% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Decatur and Happy Valley share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Decatur
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Happy Valley
Decatur leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Happy Valley leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDHappy Valley scores 142.0 on the food index (100 = national avg) vs 157.4 in Decatur. Happy Valley scores 133.6 on the healthcare index (100 = national avg) vs 145.9 in Decatur. Decatur has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,820 vs $1,922 in Happy Valley (5% lower).
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Housing Market — Happy Valley leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHappy Valley has a vacancy rate of 4.1% compared to 11.9% in Decatur. Happy Valley has a single-family homes of 82.7% compared to 57.2% in Decatur. Happy Valley has a median property tax of $7,028 vs $8,423 in Decatur (20% lower).
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Decatur leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSDecatur has a work from home of 34.5% compared to 21.2% in Happy Valley. Decatur has a per capita income of $73,735 vs $54,342 in Happy Valley (36% higher). Decatur has a poverty rate of 5.2% compared to 6.9% in Happy Valley.
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Crime & Safety
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Robbery Rate (per 1K)
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Decatur leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauDecatur has a bachelor's degree or higher of 50.2% compared to 30.3% in Happy Valley. Decatur has a high school diploma or higher of 55.1% compared to 39.3% in Happy Valley.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHappy Valley has a population of 25,572, about 1x the size of Decatur (24,470).
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Decatur
Happy Valley
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareHappy Valley: 3.6 vs Decatur: 2.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Decatur: 5 vs Happy Valley: 4 for with emergency services.
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Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute — Decatur leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSDecatur has a public transit of 4.3% compared to 2.2% in Happy Valley. Decatur has a work from home of 34.5% compared to 21.2% in Happy Valley. Happy Valley has a drive alone of 67.0% compared to 50.8% in Decatur.
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