At a Glance
Median Income
$71,418
$26,464 per capita
Home Value
$174,000
Zillow: $266,605
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
209/100K
1,397/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harvard a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.6% (28% 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 $266,605. 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 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,397/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population9,875
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density1,178/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,418
Per Capita$26,464
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$1,184
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$266,605
Housing Units3,280
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent209/100K
Property1,397/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault187/100K
Burglary77/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation924 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Harvard was founded in 1867.
The median home in Harvard was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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