Harvey, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,831
Population
3,193/sq mi density
$41,091
Median Income
$22,859 per capita
$86,100
Home Value
$102,710 Zillow
$968
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,296
Violent Crime/100K
4,768 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$41,091 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,100 home value, $968/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,296 violent crimes/100K (241% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$86,100
69% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$968/mo
17% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.3%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,455
Median year built: 1960
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$86,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$102,710
Median Sale Price
$141,750
Median List Price
$147,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.3%
Owner-Occupied
44.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$968/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
88 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
22.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$132
Active Inventory
75
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1960
Average age of housing stock: 66 years
Homeownership Rate
55.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $86,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $102,710 |
| Median Sale Price | $141,750 |
| Median List Price | $147,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $132 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $968 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 88 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.7% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 75 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $132 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,455 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Rent Burden | 36.2% |
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