Living in Happy Camp, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Happy Camp · Census data 2020–2024
Happy Camp has 539 residents with a median age of 57.6. The median household income is $41,375 (58% lower than the California median), the median home value is $166,400, the median rent is $775/month.
Happy Camp is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Happy Camp at a glance
- Population
- 539
- Median age
- 57.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $41,375State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $166,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Happy Camp a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the California median; unemployment of 24%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Happy Camp
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Happy Camp the median home value is $166,400, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $941 a month in housing costs.
Happy Camp median household income
The median household income in Happy Camp is $41,375 and the income per person is $26,313. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Happy Camp: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 343
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 21.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 1.99
Happy Camp demographics
- Population
- 539
- Median age
- 57.6
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 35.3%
- Households
- 268
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 22.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Happy Camp ›
Education in Happy Camp
20.7% of adults 25 and older in Happy Camp have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Happy Camp
- Unemployment rate
- 24%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 60%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 20%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Happy Camp vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Camp | 539 | $41,375 | $166,400 | $775 |
| Takilma | 658 | $33,109 | $314,300 | — |
| O'Brien | 379 | $29,252 | $168,400 | — |
| Cave Junction | 1,691 | $39,291 | $292,900 | $965 |
| Williams | 760 | $78,094 | $592,000 | — |
| Kerby | 187 | $28,686 | $241,000 | — |
| Gasquet | 346 | $48,750 | $267,100 | — |
| Fort Jones | 562 | $47,375 | $228,700 | $1,137 |
| Ruch | 1,151 | $83,700 | $400,500 | $1,907 |
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What is the median household income in Happy Camp, CA?
The median household income in Happy Camp is $41,375, 58% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Happy Camp?
The median home value in Happy Camp is $166,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Happy Camp?
The median gross rent in Happy Camp is $775 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Happy Camp, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the California median; unemployment of 24%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Happy Camp?
The median age in Happy Camp is 57.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Happy Camp?
The average commute to work in Happy Camp is 12 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Happy Camp?
The unemployment rate in Happy Camp is 24% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Happy Camp?
20.7% of adults in Happy Camp have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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