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Happy Valley, NM
Census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Population
845
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
394
ZIP codes
0
Happy Valley and its ZIP codes
Happy Valley at a glance
- Happy Valley is about 23 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,215, close to the New Mexico median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,000 (19% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,115 a month.
Local data for Happy Valley, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Happy Valley, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,215
Poverty rate
28.8%
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$1,115/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
5.5%
Median age
52.1
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (274), Irish Americans (166), German Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eddy County. PPP loans are for Happy Valley.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,501
34,421 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,406
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$447M
FY 2026, $7,166 per person
How people get to work
Happy Valley, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled20.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Happy Valley, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,299
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
235
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 30°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Happy Valley, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Happy Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La HuertaCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.5 |
| CarlsbadCity | 4.2 mi | 31.7 |
| Livingston WheelerCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.7 |
| LovingVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Whites CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| MalagaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3 |
| AtokaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Happy Valley, NM in?
- Happy Valley is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Happy Valley, NM?
- About 845 people live in Happy Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Happy Valley?
- Nearby places include La Huerta (3.3 mi), Carlsbad (4.2 mi), Livingston Wheeler (5.1 mi), Loving (15 mi), Whites City (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023