Harvard, IL

Harvard, IL

At a Glance

How Harvard Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Harvard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Harvard a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Harvard residents earn a median household income of $71,418 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,464. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harvard is $174,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,494. Median rent is $1,184/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Safety & Crime

Harvard reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 622/100K.

Education

19.2% of adults in Harvard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harvard has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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