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Harvey, IL Area Guide

Savor convenient access to Chicago’s metropolitan amenities

Suburban Affordable Up-and-Coming Historic Riverside Commuter Convenient Diverse Accessible

Located in the heart of the Chicago Southland region, Harvey is “A New City Rising,” implementing new programs to make the suburb better every day. Among these programs are the Chaplain Program, Adopt-A-Lot Program, and the Mayor’s Intelligence Agency.

Harvey residents enjoy quick access to all that Chicago has to offer. Harvey is known for its increasingly accessible transportation options, including convenience to Interstates 57, 80, and 294 as well as two Metra stations. Travel plans are also easy to execute from Harvey, with nearby access to both Midway International Airport and O’Hare International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Harvey, IL is $620 for a studio, $875 for one bedroom, $881 for two bedrooms, and $1,108 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harvey has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$875/month
599 Sq Ft
House
$2,850/month
1,028 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Harvey, IL is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

50 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

43 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

49 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Bryant Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Holmes Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Whittier Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

248 Students

Brooks Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Thornton Township High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Calumet Woods
  • Sand Ridge Nature Center
  • Wampum Lake Woods
  • Thorton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve
  • Beaubien Woods

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare 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.