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Living in
Harvey.
Harvey is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, LA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Harvey
Life in Harvey puts you on the West Bank of the Mississippi—close enough to New Orleans to access everything the city has to offer, but far enough away that your cost of living stays reasonable and your neighborhood actually feels like a neighborhood. The median household income sits around $48,774, with homes averaging around $200,100 and rent hovering near $1,200 a month, which means you're getting genuine affordability compared to inner New Orleans while still being part of the metro area. The job market is steady (unemployment under 4%), and your commute to jobs across the river via the Crescent City Connection typically runs about 31 minutes—manageable if you're used to city life, though you'll definitely want a reliable car since everything here is car-dependent.
Harvey at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
25.7%
Foreign-Born
15.6%
Broadband Internet
77.9%
of households
Population Growth
+3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.6% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Harvey: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Harvey, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (32.1%), and 16.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.9%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.6%
of households
Married Couples
31.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.46
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% above LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Harvey
In Harvey, rent runs 12% above the LA average, and home values are 8% below the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
37.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$863
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $228,246 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for LA
Unemployment in Harvey and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Jefferson Parish, which includes Harvey, is close to the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Harvey: Jefferson Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Jefferson Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
Harvey is about 5% of Jefferson Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Harvey Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area
Commute28.7 min avg
How Harvey residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Harvey, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 20% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, which covers Harvey, runs 20% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
263.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,921.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jefferson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jefferson Parish, which includes Harvey, the most common type is flash flood, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Flash Flood | $39,500 |
| 2024 | 15 | Flash Flood | $42.6M |
| 2023 | 36 | Excessive Heat | $22,500 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $51.0M |
| 2021 | 13 | Flash Flood | $1000.9M |
| 2020 | 13 | Storm Surge/Tide | $25.1M |
| 2019 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jefferson Parish, county-wide
Harvey is about 5% of Jefferson Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson Parish, which includes Harvey, is typically good — 227 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
227
per year
Moderate Days
137
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Jefferson Parish, county-wide
Harvey is about 5% of Jefferson Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Harvey has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
90
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
96
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 45°F | 5.76" |
| Feb | 66°F | 49°F | 4.04" |
| Mar | 73°F | 54°F | 5.16" |
| Apr | 78°F | 61°F | 5.20" |
| May | 85°F | 68°F | 4.66" |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 6.86" |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 7.32" |
| Aug | 92°F | 76°F | 6.84" |
| Sep | 89°F | 73°F | 6.81" |
| Oct | 81°F | 63°F | 3.74" |
| Nov | 72°F | 53°F | 4.15" |
| Dec | 65°F | 48°F | 5.40" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Harvey
Uninsured
20.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Harvey's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
West Jefferson Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.3 mi away · Marrero
Touro Infirmary
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.7 mi away · New Orleans
Community Care Hospital
Psychiatric · 1.9 mi away · New Orleans
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Harvey
Harvey's student/teacher ratio is 21.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Harvey (within 15 miles)
Tulane University of Louisiana
3.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 7,767 students · in-state tuition $71,998 · 79% graduate · median earnings $68,226 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 4,638 students · in-state tuition $9,472 · 46% graduate · median earnings $53,518 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,812 students · in-state tuition $51,664 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,326 (10 yrs after entry)
Xavier University of Louisiana
4.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,628 students · in-state tuition $30,298 · 52% graduate · median earnings $59,737 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,063 students · in-state tuition $23,918 · 47% graduate · median earnings $43,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern University at New Orleans
8.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,055 students · in-state tuition $8,410 · 28% graduate · median earnings $42,300 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Harvey
Harvey has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
4 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
7 mi awayPublic Libraries in Harvey
Jane O`Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional
2751 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey
Cities Near Harvey
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Harvey?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Harvey FAQ
Is Harvey, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Harvey's median rent is $1,190/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $48,774/year. Median home value is $200,100.
Is Harvey, Louisiana safe?⌄
Harvey is policed by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 263 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1921 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Harvey, Louisiana?⌄
Jefferson Parish, which includes Harvey, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Harvey, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Harvey is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,190/month and median household income is $48,774/year. The median home value is $200,100. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Harvey, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Harvey is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from