What are the schools like in Harvey, IL?

Harvey is served primarily by Harvey SD 152. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

What is the median household income in Harvey?

The median household income in Harvey, IL is $40,898 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.6%.

What is the weather like in Harvey, IL?

Harvey has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Harvey, IL affordable or expensive?

Harvey's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Harvey is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $88,500 and the median rent is $976 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Harvey, IL?

Harvey has a violent crime rate of 706.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1511.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Harvey, IL a Good Place to Live?

Harvey is a small city of 20,035 in Illinois, with a median household income of $40,898 and a 14.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Harvey stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Harvey is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Harvey 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: 102.6

Harvey's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Harvey costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Harvey, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$88,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$976	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,898	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Harvey's violent crime rate is 706.0 per 100,000 residents — 86% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

706.0 /100k

Property Crime

1511.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Harvey is served primarily by Harvey SD 152. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Harvey, IL	National Avg
School District	Harvey SD 152	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Harvey sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation and 28.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Harvey, IL
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	41.5"
Annual Snowfall	28.2"

Demographics

Metric	Harvey, IL	National Avg
Population	20,035	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	14.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	59.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Phoenix, IL 1 mi Dixmoor, IL 2 mi Markham, IL 2 mi East Hazel Crest, IL 2 mi Posen, IL 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Harvey

Harvey, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60426

Harvey vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harvey, IL affordable or expensive?

Harvey's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Harvey roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $88,500 and median rent is $976/month.

What is the crime rate in Harvey, IL?

Harvey's violent crime rate is 706.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1511.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Harvey?

Public schools in Harvey are operated by Harvey SD 152. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 10.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Harvey, IL a good place to live?

Harvey, IL has a population of 20,035, a median household income of $40,898, and an unemployment rate of 14.6%. 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 Harvey?

Harvey averages 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches with about 28.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Harvey?

Harvey, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60426.

What is the population of Harvey?

The population of Harvey, Illinois is 20,035 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Harvey?

Key numbers for living in Harvey: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $88,500, median household income $40,898, crime index 140 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harvey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.