Harvard, IL

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Harvard, IL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Harvard Almanac

Harvard Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Harvard Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Harvard Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Harvard residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Harvard, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Harvard Hospitals

MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
901 GRANT STREET
(815) 943-5431
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Harvard

Harvard High Schools (2004)

HARVARD HIGH SCHOOL
1103 N JEFFERSON ST
815-943-6461
Serves 629 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Harvard Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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