What are the schools like in Harvest, AL?

Harvest is served primarily by Madison County. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.4:1.

What is the median household income in Harvest?

The median household income in Harvest, AL is $96,336 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Harvest, AL?

Harvest has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

Harvest, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Harvest, AL affordable or expensive?

Harvest's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Harvest is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $232,000 and the median rent is $1,560 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Harvest, AL?

Harvest has a violent crime rate of 335.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1713.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Harvest, AL a Good Place to Live?

Harvest is a small town of 6,328 in Alabama, with a median household income of $96,336 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Harvest stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Harvest is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Harvest city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.1

Harvest's overall cost of living index is 98.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Harvest costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Harvest, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$232,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,560	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,336	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Harvest's violent crime rate is 335.7 per 100,000 residents — 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

335.7 /100k

Property Crime

1713.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Harvest is served primarily by Madison County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Harvest, AL	National Avg
School District	Madison County	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	8	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Harvest sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 90.8°F in July, with 57.8 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Harvest, AL
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	90.8°F
Annual Precipitation	57.8"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Harvest, AL	National Avg
Population	6,328	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	55.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	28.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	24.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Madison, AL 10 mi Ardmore, AL 10 mi Meridianville, AL 10 mi Ardmore, TN 12 mi Hazel Green, AL 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Harvest

Harvest, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35749

Harvest vs Other Cities

Harvest, AL vs Madison, AL Harvest, AL vs Ardmore, AL Harvest, AL vs Meridianville, AL Harvest, AL vs Ardmore, TN Harvest, AL vs Hazel Green, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harvest, AL affordable or expensive?

Harvest's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Harvest roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $232,000 and median rent is $1,560/month.

What is the crime rate in Harvest, AL?

Harvest's violent crime rate is 335.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1713.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Harvest?

Public schools in Harvest are operated by Madison County. The district has 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Harvest, AL a good place to live?

Harvest, AL has a population of 6,328, a median household income of $96,336, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Harvest?

Harvest averages 51.9°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.8 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Harvest?

Harvest, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35749.

What is the population of Harvest?

The population of Harvest, Alabama is 6,328 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Harvest?

Key numbers for living in Harvest: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $232,000, median household income $96,336, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harvest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.