Harvey9Sept2008FrancisHardware, 2008
Harvey’s story
210 years in pictures
Census counts: 6,347 in 1970, 22,236 in 2020. The archive holds 20 old photos and papers going back to 1935 and 7 maps from 1891 on.
- 1816Harvey is founded
HarveyLA
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
20,915
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$228K
+6.3% in a year
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
41.6
years
Jobs based here
11,178
Balanced
TownGrade
D
#129 of 161 in LA
Is Harvey a good place to live?
Harvey grades D overall, better than 12% of U.S. towns. Its place in the ranking is 129th of 161 in Louisiana. The weak point is health (D−): CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 96% of the country. It also trails on incomes — the median household income is $49K, and just over a quarter of residents live below the poverty line. Hazard risk is weaker too: FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 95% of U.S. communities, with hurricanes at the top. Where it does best is walkability: it is more walkable than 86% of U.S. towns. A typical home there costs about $228K, 3.6 years of the New Orleans metro’s $63K median household income. The biggest park or preserve is Woodland Oaks Park, at 32 acres.
Figures: health, CDC PLACES · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · FEMA National Risk Index · home values, Zillow · OpenStreetMap.
What makes Harvey stand out
Where Harvey beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 86% of U.S. towns
6.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
0historic places
History
Founded in 1816
A long history
A history going back 210 years.
Worth knowing · Natural hazardsD−
Hurricanes and inland flooding at the top
FEMA National Risk Index.
How Harvey grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Louisiana), ordered by how far Harvey is from typical.
Its grades run from A for walkability (better than 86% of comparable towns) to D− for hazard risk (better than 3%), so the D overall blends very different results.
Hazard riskHurricanes top the listD−Open →HealthTouro Infirmary 2.9 miles awayD−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.8 of 20; 12.3% of households have no carAOpen →Jobs & income11,178 jobs based hereC−Open →Cost of livingWeaker than most of the towns comparedC+Open →SchoolsClose to the middle of the towns comparedBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 43 attractions →Caesars Superdome and 37 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Harvey. Close and well known come first.
Big draw4 mi Stadium & arenaCaesars Superdome
Big draw21 mi LakeLake Pontchartrain
4 mi MuseumNational World War II Museum707K visitors a year
5 mi MuseumThe Cabildo
3 mi National Historical ParkJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve227K visitors a year
5 mi Zoo & aquariumAudubon ZooSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Caesars Superdome: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Pontchartrain: Mersh13, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National World War II Museum: Nolabob, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Cabildo: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve: No machine-readable author provided. Jan Kronsell assumed (based on copyright cl, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Audubon Zoo: MeRyan, CC BY 2.0
Getting set up
Moving to Harvey: who provides what
Harvey is unincorporated, so Jefferson Parish and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEntergy Louisiana11.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterW Jefferson Ww District 21 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesJefferson ParishJefferson Parish provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Louisiana you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJefferson Parish Registrar of VotersJefferson Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2022
ZIP codes70058, 7007270058 99% · 70072 1%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Harvey.
Harvey has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns and looks healthier within Louisiana than nationally.
HealthD−
For health, Harvey earns a D−
Within Louisiana it is less healthy than 63% of the 161 graded towns: much of Louisiana scores lower on these measures.
30% of Harvey adults say their health is fair or poor. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Harvey is ahead of Louisiana on 1 and behind on 13. Two figures for adults in the town: 33% worry about having enough food, 40% feel lonely.
4%healthier than U.S. townsD−Health Grade
| Harvey | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 12% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 26% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 42% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
1 better18 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Harvey | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 18.8% | 12.4% |
Touro Infirmary
2.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
37th
percentile among LA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB
Harvey’s schools rank ahead of 57% of Louisiana districts
Of its 3 schools, two are listed below, each with the reason. The largest public high school is West Jefferson High School, with 1,438 students. Public schools: the Jefferson Parish school district.
57%of LA districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland West SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 631 | C− |
| West Jefferson High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,438 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D−
Natural hazards: very high risk in Harvey, mostly hurricanes
Flood insurance has paid out on 3,472 claims in the town since 1978. 75% of Harvey’s expected losses from natural hazards come from hurricanes, followed by inland flooding at 16%. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Harvey after 11 declared disasters, most recently in 2024.
95risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
3,472
paid flood claims since 1978
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
The climate in Harvey brings mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 44.4°, milder than in 97% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 91°.
Harvey’s peak summer temperature stands at 91°F, against 92°F in Louisiana’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. In Harvey, the January low is 44°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
| Harvey | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 44°F | 42°F | 22°F |
| July high | 91°F | 92°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter46–65°
Spring60–79°
Summer74–91°
Fall62–80°
Dec 31
typical first frost
Feb 1
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
About one in three of Harvey’s working residents commute to New Orleans
The share of residents in Harvey who live below the poverty line: 26%. Most people who work leave Harvey to do it: just 9% work in town. The town’s average trip to work stands at 29 minutes, where Louisiana’s towns sit at 24 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Half of commuters travel less than 6 miles.
9%work in town
| Harvey | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 26% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 5.6% | 11% |
| Median household income | $49,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Harvey9%
New Orleans30%
Metairie9%
Gretna5%
Elmwood5%
6 mi
median commute distance
11,178
jobs based in Harvey
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 86% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like Louisiana’s
Nearly a fifth of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Harvey. Every broad age group is within 4 points of the Louisiana average. In Harvey, the median age is 41.6 years.
41.6median age · LA 38
| Harvey | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 years | 37.8 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 19% | 20% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 22% | 24% | 22% |
HarveyLouisianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma17%
High school35%
Some college24%
Associate’s5%
Bachelor’s13%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.6 points. Across Louisiana, 51.1% of residents are women.
| Harvey | LA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.8% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.5% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.4% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.7% | 11.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.6% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.9% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.3% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 17.2% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.1% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.2% | 20.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.5% | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.8% | 17% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.3% | 10.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade C+
For cost of living, Harvey earns a C+
Homes sold in Harvey spent a median 45 days on the market. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 6.3% in value. In Harvey, 53% of households live in a home they own.
$228KZillow home value
| Harvey | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 53% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,190 a month | $989 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Harvey$228K
Louisiana$214K
Market temperature
45
days on market
97.3%
sale-to-list price
+6.3%
value change, 1 year
8
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsC−
In Harvey, 1.2% of the land is conserved
Walkers can cover 0.9 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. The trail density for Harvey comes to 0.1 miles per square mile.
1.2%conserved
| Harvey | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.2% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
1.2%
conserved · 54 of 4,460 acres
0.9 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Woodland Oaks Park | 0.5 mi | 32 |
| 2. Harvey Park | — | 9 |
| 3. Martin Luther King Jr Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Harvey
18pages on Harvey
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
14 within 15 miles of the center of Harvey
University of Holy CrossUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · New Orleans4.6 mi$16,576 tuitionLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New OrleansUniversity or college · Public · New Orleans4.8 miDelgado Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · New Orleans7 mi$4,279 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Harvey residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
Famous people from Harvey
3 notable people were born in Harvey.
About Harvey
Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
Harvey is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. Harvey is on the south side (referred to as the "West Bank") of the Mississippi River, within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. The 2020 census determined that 22,236 people live in Harvey.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 7.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3 ft
- ZIP code
- 70058, 70059
Harvey’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Harvey.
GretnaMarreroNew OrleansWoodmereHarvey
How the neighbors grade
| Town | LA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey | #129 | D | C+ | — | B | D− |
| Gretna | #151 | D− | C | D | B | D |
| Marrero | #123 | D | B− | — | B | D− |
| New Orleans | #159 | D− | D | — | D− | C+ |
| Woodmere | #130 | D | C+ | — | B | D |
Harvey, Marrero, New Orleans and Woodmere report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Harvey with a neighbor →
Questions about Harvey
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Harvey, LA a good place to live?
Harvey grades D overall, better than 12% of U.S. towns and #129 of 161 in Louisiana. It grades D− for health and B for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Harvey, LA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Harvey, LA known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Ja'Marr Chase and Joe Clay.