Living in Harvey, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harvey · Census data 2020–2024
Harvey has 20,230 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $42,429 (49% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $88,100, the median rent is $960/month.
Harvey at a glance
- Population
- 20,230
- Median age
- 36.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $42,429State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $88,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $960/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Harvey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harvey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harvey the median home value is $88,100, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, which is 39.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,477 a month in housing costs.
Harvey median household income
The median household income in Harvey is $42,429 and the income per person is $24,272. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Harvey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,857
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 23.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.65
Harvey demographics
- Population
- 20,230
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 7,512
- Foreign-born
- 21.9%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harvey ›
Education in Harvey
10.9% of adults 25 and older in Harvey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harvey
- Unemployment rate
- 13.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 9.4%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Harvey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey | 20,230 | $42,429 | $88,100 | $960 |
| Phoenix | 1,751 | $30,288 | $96,200 | $994 |
| Dixmoor | 2,948 | $44,600 | $84,400 | $1,272 |
| Markham | 11,355 | $57,302 | $135,300 | $1,621 |
| East Hazel Crest | 1,068 | $54,950 | $158,300 | $1,504 |
| Posen | 5,292 | $73,051 | $172,900 | $1,372 |
| Riverdale | 10,340 | $39,833 | $113,800 | $1,231 |
| South Holland | 20,911 | $85,280 | $217,200 | $1,856 |
| Thornton | 1,940 | $59,647 | $155,100 | $1,107 |
More for people moving to Harvey
Harvey ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Harvey: FAQ
What is the median household income in Harvey, IL?
The median household income in Harvey is $42,429, 49% 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 Harvey?
The median home value in Harvey is $88,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Harvey?
The median gross rent in Harvey is $960 per month, about 39.7% of household income.
Is Harvey, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
What is the median age in Harvey?
The median age in Harvey is 36.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Harvey?
The average commute to work in Harvey is 30 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harvey?
The unemployment rate in Harvey is 13.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harvey?
10.9% of adults in Harvey 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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