Living in Harvey, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harvey · Census data 2020–2024
Harvey has 174 residents with a median age of 52.5. The median household income is $52,250 (30% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $77,500, the median rent is $792/month.
Harvey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harvey at a glance
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 52.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $52,250State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $77,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $792/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Harvey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
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 $77,500, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $980 a month in housing costs.
Harvey median household income
The median household income in Harvey is $52,250 and the income per person is $29,171. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Harvey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 88
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.26
Harvey demographics
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 52.5
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harvey ›
Education in Harvey
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Harvey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harvey
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 95.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 74%
Harvey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey | 174 | $52,250 | $77,500 | $792 |
| Pella | 10,720 | $84,111 | $292,700 | $1,046 |
| Leighton | 150 | $66,389 | $126,600 | $770 |
| Bussey | 414 | $43,125 | $79,000 | $584 |
| Knoxville | 7,473 | $61,599 | $160,300 | $801 |
| Hamilton | 107 | $63,750 | $70,000 | — |
| Lovilia | 414 | $58,750 | $98,400 | $750 |
| Beacon | 425 | $55,625 | $77,900 | $650 |
| Oskaloosa | 11,504 | $64,004 | $153,300 | $831 |
More for people moving to Harvey
Harvey ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Harvey: FAQ
What is the median household income in Harvey, IA?
The median household income in Harvey is $52,250, 30% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $77,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Harvey?
The median gross rent in Harvey is $792 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Harvey, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
What is the median age in Harvey?
The median age in Harvey is 52.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Harvey?
The average commute to work in Harvey is 21 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harvey?
The unemployment rate in Harvey is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harvey?
12.9% 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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