Living in Harvest, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harvest · Census data 2020–2024
Harvest has 5,955 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $101,910 (59% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $281,300, the median rent is $1,236/month.
Harvest at a glance
- Population
- 5,955
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $101,910State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $281,300State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,236/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Harvest a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Harvest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harvest the median home value is $281,300, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,236 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,388 a month in housing costs.
Harvest median household income
The median household income in Harvest is $101,910 and the income per person is $40,555. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Harvest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,289
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.72
Harvest demographics
- Population
- 5,955
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 2,193
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 15.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harvest ›
Education in Harvest
38.6% of adults 25 and older in Harvest have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harvest
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 85.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Harvest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest | 5,955 | $101,910 | $281,300 | $1,236 |
| Madison | 60,106 | $134,655 | $398,800 | $1,453 |
| Ardmore | 1,384 | $50,352 | $216,600 | $714 |
| Meridianville | 11,150 | $97,434 | $291,900 | $1,348 |
| Ardmore | 1,073 | $47,188 | $168,100 | $871 |
| Hazel Green | 3,940 | $86,271 | $230,800 | $992 |
| Athens | 29,002 | $69,922 | $270,000 | $899 |
| Huntsville | 222,791 | $74,714 | $293,600 | $1,171 |
| Blanche | 156 | $95,179 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Harvest, AL?
The median household income in Harvest is $101,910, 59% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harvest?
The median home value in Harvest is $281,300, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Harvest?
The median gross rent in Harvest is $1,236 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Harvest, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Harvest?
The median age in Harvest is 41.2 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Harvest?
The average commute to work in Harvest is 26 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harvest?
The unemployment rate in Harvest is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harvest?
38.6% of adults in Harvest have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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