Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Harvey
Harvey, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$871
Population
25,357
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Savor convenient access to Chicago’s metropolitan amenities
Suburban
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Affordable
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Up-and-Coming
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Historic
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Riverside
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Convenient
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Diverse
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$34,832
Average: $56,379
Education
2,925
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,258
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Harvey, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Harvey, IL is $621 for a studio, $871 for one bedroom, $881 for two bedrooms, and $1,109 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harvey has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$871/month
599 Sq Ft
House
$2,409/month
1,231 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Harvey, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
313 Students
Public
Grades K-5
184 Students
Maya Angelou Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
192 Students
Public
Grades K-5
234 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
364 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
487 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,628 Students
Public
Grades 12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Calumet Woods
- Sand Ridge Nature Center
- Wampum Lake Woods
- Thorton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve
- Beaubien Woods
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.