Living in Harvey, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harvey · Census data 2020–2024
Harvey has 20,915 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $48,774 (20% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $200,100, the median rent is $1,190/month.
Harvey at a glance
- Population
- 20,915
- Median age
- 41.6State: 38
- Median household income
- $48,774State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $200,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,190/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 52.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Harvey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Harvey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harvey the median home value is $200,100, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,190 per month, which is 42.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,510 a month in housing costs.
Harvey median household income
The median household income in Harvey is $48,774 and the income per person is $30,086. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Harvey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,253
- Owner-occupied
- 52.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.3%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.46
Harvey demographics
- Population
- 20,915
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 8,421
- Foreign-born
- 15.6%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harvey ›
Education in Harvey
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Harvey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harvey
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.9%
Harvey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey | 20,915 | $48,774 | $200,100 | $1,190 |
| Gretna | 17,389 | $43,110 | $257,400 | $1,060 |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | $65,901 | $221,000 | $1,443 |
| Terrytown | 24,726 | $51,718 | $220,300 | $1,135 |
| Marrero | 32,540 | $41,402 | $169,800 | $1,042 |
| Woodmere | 11,879 | $75,828 | $191,100 | $1,382 |
| Estelle | 16,341 | $78,869 | $217,300 | $1,442 |
| Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $115,012 | $410,000 | $1,485 |
| Westwego | 8,335 | $46,261 | $177,400 | $1,049 |
More for people moving to Harvey
Harvey ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Harvey: FAQ
What is the median household income in Harvey, LA?
The median household income in Harvey is $48,774, 20% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (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 $200,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Harvey?
The median gross rent in Harvey is $1,190 per month, about 42.6% of household income.
Is Harvey, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
What is the median age in Harvey?
The median age in Harvey is 41.6 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Harvey?
The average commute to work in Harvey is 29 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harvey?
The unemployment rate in Harvey is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harvey?
19.1% 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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