Living in Harvel, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harvel · Census data 2020–2024
Harvel has 201 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $61,250 (27% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $55,000, the median rent is $759/month.
Harvel is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harvel at a glance
- Population
- 201
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $55,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $759/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Harvel a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Harvel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harvel the median home value is $55,000, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $759 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $983 a month in housing costs.
Harvel median household income
The median household income in Harvel is $61,250 and the income per person is $25,676. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Harvel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 92
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.61
Harvel demographics
- Population
- 201
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harvel ›
Education in Harvel
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Harvel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harvel
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Harvel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvel | 201 | $61,250 | $55,000 | $759 |
| Raymond | 1,030 | $66,591 | $108,200 | $924 |
| Morrisonville | 926 | $71,597 | $95,800 | $796 |
| Waggoner | 169 | $70,417 | $37,500 | $650 |
| Farmersville | 763 | $63,750 | $116,900 | $764 |
| Palmer | 241 | $49,500 | $82,900 | $740 |
| Butler | 194 | $51,927 | $83,200 | — |
| Witt | 875 | $52,500 | $50,700 | $578 |
| Irving | 355 | $70,625 | $43,100 | $533 |
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What is the median household income in Harvel, IL?
The median household income in Harvel is $61,250, 27% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harvel?
The median home value in Harvel is $55,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Harvel?
The median gross rent in Harvel is $759 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Harvel, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
What is the median age in Harvel?
The median age in Harvel is 36.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Harvel?
The average commute to work in Harvel is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harvel?
The unemployment rate in Harvel is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harvel?
13.8% of adults in Harvel 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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