Why Happy Valley?

Happy Valley is an entrepreneurial hot spot that means business, but also boasts a playful side. Living among the region’s rolling ridges and valleys, you can have the best of it all. Big-city amenities like world-class restaurants, theaters and festivals sit close to miles of hiking and biking trails, plus acres of farmland. A vibrant community welcomes newcomers and diversity. Plus, you’ll experience an affordable cost of living, all while being just a short drive or flight from some of the country’s top destinations. 
Really — What more could you need?

The Happy Valley accolades speak for themselves...

Retirement and Senior Living

Happy Valley combines relaxation and adventure with vibrant activities, great amenities, and easy access to healthcare. Celebrate your golden years in a community that truly has it all!

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Quality of Life in Happy Valley

“Where else can I go for a remote hike, experience some of the best bird-watching, hang out at a quality coffee shop, check out a concert or show, and catch a Big-Ten sporting event all in the same day? Oh, and if I want more adventure, I can visit Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, DC, or NYC in under 5 hours.”

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Playoff Fever hits Happy Valley

By Chris Buchignani What began as a dream is now reality: The unparalleled spectacle of a Penn State home football Saturday will collide with the national fanfare of college football’s first 12-team playoff right here in Happy Valley the weekend before Christmas. Fans and locals pondered the tantalizing possibility from

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Top 10 Reasons to be HappyValley Thankful

As we gather this Thanksgiving, the crew of HappyValley Industry reflects on all the incredible reasons to be grateful for living and working in Happy Valley, the vibrant home of Penn State University. From world-class education to natural beauty, here are 10 ranked reasons we’re celebrating this holiday season: 1.

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Providing Happy Valley professionals with high-quality childcare

By Sarah Taylor At Daybridge Child Development Center, the mission is clear: to provide high-quality early childhood education that fosters growth and development in a nurturing environment. In recent years, childcare has become increasingly inaccessible for many working parents, with some finding themselves on waitlists even before their child is

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BEST TOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA, NICHE, 2018

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TOP 15 BEST U.S. CITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO LIVE AND LAUNCH, ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, 2016

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NO. 5 BEST SUMMER FESTIVALS, LIVABILITY, 2013

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NO. 7, THE BEST PLACES FOR BUSINESS AND CAREERS, FORBES, 2018

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TOP ADVENTURE TOWN, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, 2011