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Harvey, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
Harvey, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Harvey a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Harvey residents earn a median household income of $43,524 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,147. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harvey is $189,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,981. Median rent is $1,196/month, with 45.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Harvey reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,801/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Harvey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harvey has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.