Harvey, IL Area Guide

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Living My Best Life In Harvey, IL User Rating 2 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I know this isn't the best way to start off a review about a city you live in, but I must say it takes a certain type of person to be able to survive in Harvey. I can say that the weather is pretty nice, and cost of living isn't that bad. Other than that I can just post the facts ...Read More .

The job market causes you to have to seek employment outside of living in Harvey. You would have to go to the Greater Chicago area, due to the fact that immediate employers aren't paying much. Even though they don't pay much, one relief is the fact that the house prices are staying pretty low.

Crime as many know about Chicago is definitely an issue, as there are many instances where trouble starts from nothing. If you mind your business and stay away from the "bad" areas, you can live an amazing life here. The school system is failing and that is due to politics and this recent crime rate. I know things will change here because the people don't stand for it. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Harvey? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lexington Park
      Lincoln Park
      Southwest Park
      Holmes Park
      Martin Luther King Park
      Ashland Park
      Harmon Park
      New Holmes Park

      Entertainment

      Dolton Bowl
      Robbins Illinois History Museum
      Marcus Counrty Club Hills Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Church's Chicken
      The Entrance
      Subway
      A.P. Deli
      Popeyes
      Dunkin'
      Baskin-Robbins

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Harvey? Of all people who commute, 12.4% take public transportation in Harvey.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Harvey? The cost of living in Harvey is 90/100 - which is 7% lower than Illinois.
      Harvey
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Harvey? Harvey crime rates are 4,220, which are 108% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      4,220 per 100k people

      85% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      85% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      26%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Harvey? The median income in Harvey is $32,635 which is 45% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $32,63541% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,91937% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      88% higher than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Harvey a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Ingalls Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Harvey home prices? Harvey home prices are $72,600 - which is 58% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $72,60061% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9401% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      19% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Harvey have good schools? The Harvey graduation rate is 72% - which is 15% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      15%

      68% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      28% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Harvey a good place to live? Harvey has an overall rating of 41% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      41%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      40%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      45%

      2 total surveys

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