How long is the commute from Harvey, LA?
Workers who live in Harvey, LA take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
3.1% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
4.1% work from home.
12.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 3.1%
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Households without a car
- 12.3%
How people in Harvey get to work
| Means of transportation | Harvey | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±3.8 points) | 76.5% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% (±2.5 points) | 10.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% (±1.8 points) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.1 points) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.1% (±1.8 points) | 8.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Harvey, the average commute is higher than in Jefferson Parish (24.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Harvey, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Jefferson Parish (0.9%).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson Parish, Harvey ranks 4 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 147 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Harvey
| Vehicles available | Harvey | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.3% (±3.5 points) | 7.4% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% (±5.9 points) | 42.2% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% (±5.1 points) | 35.6% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.4% (±2.8 points) | 14.7% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Harvey, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jefferson Parish (7.4%).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (8.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Harvey
| Harvey | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.1% (±1.8 points) | 8.2% (±0.6 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% (±3.8 points) | 94.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.9% (±5.2 points) | 88.0% (±0.7 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Harvey, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Jefferson Parish (88.0%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (86.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Harvey
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey | — | 28.7 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Gretna | 1.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Timberlane | 2.4 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Terrytown | 2.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Marrero | 2.8 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Woodmere | 3.5 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Estelle | 3.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Chasse | 4.3 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Westwego | 4.8 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Timberlane, LA (23.4 minutes), Marrero, LA (23.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Lafitte | 32.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 2 | Waggaman | 29.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 3 | Woodmere | 29.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Harvey | 28.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Estelle | 27.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Terrytown | 27.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 7 | River Ridge | 26.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Gretna | 25.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Kenner | 25.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 10 | Westwego | 24.3 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Jefferson Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
Harvey is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Harvey
How long is the average commute in Harvey?
Workers who live in Harvey, LA take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Harvey without a car?
12.3% of households in Harvey have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Harvey?
4.1% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Harvey worked from home, and 77.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harvey CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harvey CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harvey CDP, Louisiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Harvey CDP, Louisiana (place:33245, in state:22).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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