Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
14%
Harvard
Harvard, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,126
Population
9,476
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Enjoy small-town living near the Illinois-Wisconsin border
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Quaint
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Close-Knit
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Convenient
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Affordable
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Quiet
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Historic
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Welcoming
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Situated in northeastern Illinois, just seven miles south of the Illinois-Wisconsin border, Harvard is a quiet suburb offering residents a small-town atmosphere with convenience to big-city amenities. With the largest number of dedicated conservation acres in the state, Harvard is home to an abundance of recreational opportunities. The Lake Geneva/Fontana recreational area is a few short minutes from Harvard as well.
A strong sense of community pride pervades Harvard, with wildly popular events like the Harvard Balloon Festival and Harvard Milk Days bolstering plenty of support. Harvard is within reach of numerous urban luxuries, with Chicago and Milwaukee each about an hour’s drive away. Commuter train service via the Union Pacific railroad also makes getting to the Chicagoland area simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,145
Average: $75,323
Education
1,390
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,850
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Harvard has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Harvard, IL is $1,039 for a studio, $1,126 for one bedroom, $1,192 for two bedrooms, and $1,536 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harvard has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,126/month
688 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Harvard, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
377 Students
Public
Grades K-5
628 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
540 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
816 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rush Creek
- Beck's Woods Conservation Area
- Brookdale Conservation Area and District Office
Airports
- Chicago/Rockford International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.