Harvey SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Harvey summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Harvey. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Harvey is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Harvey is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Harvey is $229,312.
The median income in Harvey is $48,774.
Harvey's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Harvey Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Harvey | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 91 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Harvey, LA Weather
The average high in Harvey is 78.1° and the average low is 60.0°.
There are 76.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 64.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Harvey |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 60.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 64.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Locations Around Harvey
Map Of Harvey, LA
Best Places Around Harvey
New Orleans, LA
Population 371,853
Westwego, LA
Population 8,335
Kenner, LA
Population 64,904
Chalmette, LA
Population 22,616
Marrero, LA
Population 32,540
Metairie, LA
Population 139,729
Violet, LA
Population 4,122
Gretna, LA
Population 17,389
Meraux, LA
Population 7,918
Estelle, LA
Population 16,341
Harvey Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Harvey
The current population in Harvey is 20,915. The population has increased 5.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,915 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 21,710 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 21,485 | 2.6% |
| 2021 | 20,942 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 20,992 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 21,054 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 20,712 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 20,311 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 20,102 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 21,085 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 21,247 | 3.2% |
| 2013 | 20,586 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 20,063 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 19,698 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 19,918 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Harvey
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Harvey is:
25.8% White with 5,404 White residents.
43.6% African American with 9,120 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.
8.0% Asian with 1,669 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 12 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 492 Two Or More residents.
20.1% Hispanic with 4,206 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Harvey | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25.8% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 43.6% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.0% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.1% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Harvey
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Harvey is 51.0% female with 10,665 female residents.
Harvey is 49.0% male with 10,250 male residents.
| Gender | Harvey | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Harvey for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Harvey completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Harvey completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Harvey completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Harvey completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Harvey completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Harvey completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Harvey completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Harvey completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Harvey completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Harvey | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Harvey, Louisiana
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6.4% of households in Harvey earn Less than $10,000.
9.0% of households in Harvey earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.8% of households in Harvey earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.8% of households in Harvey earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in Harvey earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.4% of households in Harvey earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.7% of households in Harvey earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.8% of households in Harvey earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.1% of households in Harvey earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.1% of households in Harvey earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Harvey | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.0% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.8% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.8% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
