Harvard, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Harvard, Illinois Summary
Life in Harvard research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Harvard over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Harvard:
The population in Harvard is 9,875.
The median home value in Harvard is $271,402.
The median income in Harvard is $71,418.
The cost of living in Harvard is 91 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Harvard is $1,184.
The unemployment rate in Harvard is 6.3%.
The poverty rate in Harvard is 11.5%.
The average high in Harvard is 57.2° and the average low is 37.8°.
Harvard SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Harvard, IL Crime Report
Crime in Harvard summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Harvard. Key points include:
There were 71 total crimes in Harvard in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Harvard is 761.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Harvard is 139.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Harvard is 622.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Harvard is -64.06% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Harvard Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Harvard / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 71 | 761.6 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 139.4 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 85.8 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 58 | 622.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 53.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 44 | 472.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 96.5 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Harvard, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Harvard summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Harvard. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Harvard is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Harvard is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Harvard is $271,402.
The median income in Harvard is $71,418.
Harvard's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Harvard Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Harvard | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 79 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 91 | 100 | |
Harvard, IL Weather
The average high in Harvard is 57.2° and the average low is 37.8°.
There are 69.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.7 inches of precipitation each year with 30.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Harvard |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Harvard, IL Photos
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Harvard Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Harvard
The current population in Harvard is 9,875. The population has increased 14.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,875 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 9,705 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 9,482 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 9,203 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 9,281 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 9,292 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 9,482 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 9,589 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 9,802 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 9,829 | 8.9% |
| 2013 | 9,023 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 9,172 | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 8,799 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 8,621 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Harvard
Harvard is:
42.6% White with 4,204 White residents.
0.5% African American with 50 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 34 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 253 Two Or More residents.
53.9% Hispanic with 5,327 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Harvard | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.6% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.5% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 53.9% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Harvard
Harvard is 48.5% female with 4,788 female residents.
Harvard is 51.5% male with 5,087 male residents.
| Gender | Harvard | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Harvard for adults over 25
10.0% of adults in Harvard completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Harvard completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Harvard completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Harvard completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Harvard completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Harvard completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Harvard completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Harvard completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Harvard completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Harvard | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Harvard, Illinois
1.9% of households in Harvard earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Harvard earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.6% of households in Harvard earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.6% of households in Harvard earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.7% of households in Harvard earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.5% of households in Harvard earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.9% of households in Harvard earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.1% of households in Harvard earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.8% of households in Harvard earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.6% of households in Harvard earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Harvard | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.6% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.5% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.1% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.8% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
