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Harvey, Illinois

Introduction to Harvey, Illinois

Harvey, Illinois, in Cook county, is 7 miles W of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 17 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The city is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Harvey has a population of 30,000.

Harvey History

Christian leader Turlington W. Harvey founded the city of Harvey in 1891. In fact, the community was named “Harvey” in his honor. The town was modeled after the company town of Pullman. It was initially conceptualized as a model town for Christian values and ethics.

Harvey and nearby Attractions

  • Matteson Historical Museum
  • South Suburban Missionary Baptist Church
  • Dixie Square Mall Shopping Center
  • Briggs-Ellis Park

Things To Do In Harvey

There are a number of museums near Harvey. The Matteson Historical Museum houses a variety of exhibits of local interest. The American Police Center & Museum, Midwest Carvers Museum, and Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum are also close by. The city also has a large number of beautiful churches. One can plan a day trip to Lexington Park, New Holmes Park, Lincoln Park, Briggs-Ellis Park, or Ashland Park. The Dixie Square Mall Shopping Center offers excellent entertainment facilities to visitors.

Harvey Transportation

Chicago Midway International is the local airport.

Harvey Higher Education

Higher educational institutes near Harvey include South Suburban College, Chicago State University, City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College, and Prairie State College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Harvey Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Harvey Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Harvey, IL

Comparing Harvey 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
Racial Diversity810
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
People Living Alone33
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13
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