At a Glance
Median Income
$41,091
$22,859 per capita
Home Value
$86,100
Zillow: $109,303
Median Rent
$968/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
706/100K
1,532/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
18.3% smoking rate
How Harvey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harvey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harvey a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harvey residents earn a median household income of $41,091 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,859. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harvey is $86,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,303. Median rent is $968/month, with 36.2% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Harvey reports 706 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,532/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Harvey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harvey has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population19,831
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density3,193/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born18.5%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$41,091
Per Capita$22,859
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,100
Rent$968
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$109,303
Housing Units9,455
Rent Burden36.2%
Crime
F
Violent706/100K
Property1,532/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation604 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+76.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Harvey was founded in 1891.
The median home in Harvey was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
18.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.