At a Glance
Median Income
$43,571
$33,623 per capita
Home Value
$242,700
Zillow: $292,683
Median Rent
$492/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
13.8% 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harlem residents earn a median household income of $43,571 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,623. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,525 business establishments, including 298 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harlem is $242,700 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,683. Median rent is $492/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
17.3% of adults in Harlem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harlem has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,793
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density576/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans17.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,571
Per Capita$33,623
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$6,219M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
B+
Home Value$242,700
Rent$492
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$292,683
Housing Units1,367
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation489 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Harlem was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 298 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.