Harvey, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,710 Population 3,345/sq mi density
$43,524 Median Income $27,147 per capita
$189,700 Home Value $234,179 Zillow
$1,196 Median Rent 45.2% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$43,524 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$189,700 home value, $1,196/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Harvey, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,524
42% below
$27,147 per capita
Home Value
$189,700
33% below
Zillow: $234,179
Median Rent
$1,196/mo
3% above
45.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
44% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

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)

Income
58%
Home Value
67%
Rent
103%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harvey a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $43,524 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,147. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% 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 $234,179. 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.

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 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population21,710
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density3,345/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born14.7%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,524
Per Capita$27,147
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867

Housing

A
Home Value$189,700
Rent$1,196
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$234,179
Housing Units9,133
Rent Burden45.2%

Health

Obesity46.3%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,796/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain64.6 in/yr
Elevation-4 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute31 min
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Harvey was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
14.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.