Grace Miller moving Feb 3, 2026

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 has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Colton Gonzalez Feb 27, 2026

glad someone said it

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Mateo Morales Feb 20, 2026

Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value traffic, you'll love it. The traffic is genuinely excellent and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Dating scene is rough.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.

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