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Harvard, IL


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Harvard, Illinois

Harvard, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 26 miles NE of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 55 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Harvard has a population of 7,996.

The People and Families of Harvard

In Harvard, about 50% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, Harvard is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harvard had a median family income of $48,087.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Harvard ($5,400). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Harvard Housing

About 54% of housing units in Harvard are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Harvard, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Harvard are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Harvard strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Harvard Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Harvard Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Harvard, IL

Comparing Harvard to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Affordability of Rents32

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