Living in Harvey, North Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harvey · Census data 2020–2024

Harvey has 1,679 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $42,697 (44% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $118,500, the median rent is $649/month.

Harvey at a glance

Population
1,679
Median age
42.8State: 35.9
Median household income
$42,697State: $76,657
Median home value
$118,500State: $249,900
Median rent
$649/moState: $954
Homeowners
61.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
Average commute
10 min

Is Harvey a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%.

Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the North Dakota median; a poverty rate of 12%.

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 $118,500, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $649 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,367 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Harvey$118,500
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Harvey$649
North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Harvey median household income

The median household income in Harvey is $42,697 and the income per person is $36,624. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Harvey$42,697
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Harvey: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
947
Owner-occupied
61.8%
Renter-occupied
38.2%
Vacant
15.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1969
Average household size
1.98

Harvey demographics

Population
1,679
Median age
42.8
Under 18
22.6%
65 and older
28.8%
Households
799
Foreign-born
1.5%
Veterans
5.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Black0%
Asian0.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harvey ›

Education in Harvey

21.2% of adults 25 and older in Harvey have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Harvey21.2%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Harvey

Unemployment rate
1.4%State: 2.8%
Average commute
10 minState: 18 min
Work from home
1.3%
Drive alone
67.9%
Public transit
2%
Walk to work
9.3%
Homes with broadband
79.3%

Harvey vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Harvey1,679$42,697$118,500$649
Anamoose309$78,750$87,000$725
Fessenden433$65,962$70,900$547
Maddock474$44,219$41,300$528
Drake300$46,000$75,600$700

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Living in Harvey: FAQ

What is the median household income in Harvey, ND?

The median household income in Harvey is $42,697, 44% lower than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (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 $118,500, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

How much is rent in Harvey?

The median gross rent in Harvey is $649 per month, about 29% of household income.

Is Harvey, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the North Dakota median; a poverty rate of 12%.

What is the median age in Harvey?

The median age in Harvey is 42.8 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Harvey?

The average commute to work in Harvey is 10 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Harvey?

The unemployment rate in Harvey is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Harvey?

21.2% 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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