Living in Harvey, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harvey · Census data 2020–2024
Harvey has 2,880 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $78,674 (8% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $262,800, the median rent is $845/month.
Harvey at a glance
- Population
- 2,880
- Median age
- 43.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $78,674State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $262,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $845/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Harvey a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median.
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 $262,800, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,604 a month in housing costs.
Harvey median household income
The median household income in Harvey is $78,674 and the income per person is $45,442. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Harvey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,360
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.12
Harvey demographics
- Population
- 2,880
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 1,338
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harvey ›
Education in Harvey
45% of adults 25 and older in Harvey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 15.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harvey
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Harvey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey | 2,880 | $78,674 | $262,800 | $845 |
| Marquette | 21,325 | $55,613 | $274,700 | $1,011 |
| Trowbridge Park | 2,396 | $50,125 | $239,600 | $1,186 |
| K. I. Sawyer | 2,817 | $60,833 | $87,300 | $782 |
| Palmer | 309 | $65,833 | $83,900 | $763 |
| Negaunee | 4,656 | $70,568 | $170,100 | $861 |
| Gwinn | 1,435 | $46,414 | $117,000 | $682 |
| Ishpeming | 6,181 | $52,754 | $111,900 | $733 |
| West Ishpeming | 2,851 | $95,129 | $193,900 | $1,063 |
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Harvey ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Harvey: FAQ
What is the median household income in Harvey, MI?
The median household income in Harvey is $78,674, 8% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $262,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Harvey?
The median gross rent in Harvey is $845 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Harvey, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Harvey?
The median age in Harvey is 43.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Harvey?
The average commute to work in Harvey is 16 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harvey?
The unemployment rate in Harvey is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harvey?
45% 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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