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Is Harvey, LA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,25329% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$52,603about $4,384/month · 40% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$200,10040% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,120 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Louisiana. It is number 61 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Harvey
$1,253
Sulphur
$1,096
Bayou Cane
$1,752
Hammond
$1,372
Zachary
$1,742
Ruston
$1,085
Chalmette
$1,667

How much do households earn in Harvey?

Under $25k
24.2%
$25k–50k
27.5%
$50k–100k
25.4%
$100k–150k
12.2%
$150k+
4.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Harvey

SizeHarveyU.S. average
Studio$1,277$1,338
1 bedroom$1,147$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,235$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,548$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Harvey overall?

Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
63
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
71
Other services
96
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Harvey, so the Louisiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Harvey

🏛️ Property tax$863a year · 0.43% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$169a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Harvey

Commute to work28.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree19.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home52.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line25.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Harvey?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $135 a month less.

Renting
$1,253
Owning
$1,388

Owning assumes a typical $200,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,010 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Harvey, LA?

Renting in Harvey costs a median of about $1,253 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

How much do I need to make to live in Harvey?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,120 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Harvey cheap or expensive?

Harvey is rated OK: rent takes 28.6% of the typical household income of $52,603. It ranks 61st cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Harvey?

The median homeowner in Harvey pays $863 a year in property taxes, about 0.43% of the median home value.

Is Harvey more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Louisiana are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Harvey?

The median home value in Harvey is $200,100, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

20,915 people live in Harvey. Numbers are typical (middle) values.