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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Benjamin

Biggest downsides of living in Harvey?

Hello, I've been here for 18 years and The median home value here is around $189,700, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 24.0%, which is higher than I expected. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, som...

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Grace Miller

Anyone regret moving to Harvey?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $189,700 on average. Average temperature is around 70--F, so it's warm year-round. Household incomes average around $43,524 in Harvey. Crime rate is something to consider -Harvey sits at 235.7 per 100K. Downtown h...

2 replies 8 upvotes moving
Benjamin

What to expect moving to Harvey?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,196/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 21,710 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of ...

10 replies 7 upvotes moving
Lily R.

Starting a business in Harvey?

So, Rent is about $1,196/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 70--F, so it's warm year-round. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

1 replies 8 upvotes jobs
Katherine Richardson

Working in Harvey -salaries realistic?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 18 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Harvey sits at 235.7 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

1 replies 3 upvotes jobs
maverick_chef

Why I chose Harvey over bigger cities

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $43,524 in Harvey. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting....

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Easton S.

Life in Harvey as a young professional

Hey everyone, Just moved here 3 months ago and It's a a small town city with about 21,710 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this?

5 replies 4 upvotes living
Caroline Richardson

Moving from Raleigh to Harvey next month

Hey everyone, I've been here for 8 years and The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $189,700 on average. Average temperature is around 70--F, so it's warm year-round. Median household income is $43,524, which feels on the lower side for the area. Cost of liv...

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Benjamin

Commute times in Harvey -how bad?

Average temperature is around 70--F, so it's warm year-round. Poverty rate is 24.0%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a small town city with about 21,710 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than y...

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Lily R.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Harvey?

We're a young couple and It's a a small town city with about 21,710 people. Poverty rate is 24.0%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Harvey sits at 235.7 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People ...

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