At a Glance
Median Income
$44,960
$18,618 per capita
Home Value
$72,000
Zillow: $249,866
Median Rent
$897/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.0%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
22.6% smoking rate
How Harlem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harlem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harlem a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harlem residents earn a median household income of $44,960 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,618. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harlem is $72,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,866. Median rent is $897/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
1.0% of adults in Harlem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harlem has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,050
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density2,905/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,960
Per Capita$18,618
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,000
Rent$897
Ownership40.8%
Zillow$249,866
Housing Units1,068
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity45.9%
Diabetes20.1%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation20 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.0%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Harlem was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Immokalee Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.