Living in Happy, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Happy · Census data 2020–2024
Happy has 647 residents with a median age of 25.8. The median household income is $55,313 (30% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $91,800, the median rent is $1,102/month.
Happy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Happy at a glance
- Population
- 647
- Median age
- 25.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $55,313State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $91,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,102/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Happy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 29.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Happy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Happy the median home value is $91,800, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,364 a month in housing costs.
Happy median household income
The median household income in Happy is $55,313 and the income per person is $20,172. 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Happy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 300
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 25%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.88
Happy demographics
- Population
- 647
- Median age
- 25.8
- Under 18
- 42%
- 65 and older
- 9.4%
- Households
- 225
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Happy ›
Education in Happy
26.6% of adults 25 and older in Happy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Happy
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.6%
- Drive alone
- 57.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Happy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy | 647 | $55,313 | $91,800 | $1,102 |
| Tulia | 4,422 | $32,288 | $81,100 | $771 |
| Canyon | 15,723 | $69,772 | $240,300 | $984 |
| Nazareth | 273 | $110,625 | $245,500 | — |
| Rockwell Place | 2,016 | $57,188 | $91,600 | $1,298 |
| Timbercreek Canyon | 528 | $145,278 | $400,000 | — |
| Lake Tanglewood | 624 | $120,625 | $633,600 | — |
| Palisades | 265 | $73,750 | $267,200 | — |
| Kress | 642 | $30,357 | $87,600 | $770 |
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What is the median household income in Happy, TX?
The median household income in Happy is $55,313, 30% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Happy?
The median home value in Happy is $91,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Happy?
The median gross rent in Happy is $1,102 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Happy, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 29.2%.
What is the median age in Happy?
The median age in Happy is 25.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Happy?
The average commute to work in Happy is 24 minutes; 23.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Happy?
The unemployment rate in Happy is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Happy?
26.6% of adults in Happy 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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