How many renters in Harvey, LA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.2% (±8.4 points) of renting households in Harvey, LA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 42.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.2% (±8.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 58.5% (±7.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 42.6% (±5.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Harvey
| Share of income spent on rent | Harvey | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.7% (±4.1 points) | 13.0% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.7% (±4.9 points) | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.4% (±5.0 points) | 11.3% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.1% (±2.7 points) | 11.0% | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±3.4 points) | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 58.5% (±7.7 points) | 45.6% | 46.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Harvey against Jefferson Parish, its state and the nation
| Harvey | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.2% (±8.4 points) | 54.4% (±2.7 points) | 54.8% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 58.5% (±7.7 points) | 45.6% (±2.3 points) | 46.3% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 42.6% (±5.6 points) | 32.5% (±1.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,433 (±$7,732) | $42,706 (±$2,021) | $35,607 (±$539) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,190 (±$39) | $1,190 (±$13) | $1,064 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Harvey, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Jefferson Parish (54.4%).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (54.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson Parish, Harvey ranks 8 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 105 of 397.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Harvey
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey | — | 65.2% (±8.4 points) | — |
| Gretna | 1.8 mi | 70.4% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Timberlane | 2.4 mi | 74.1% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Terrytown | 2.5 mi | 53.7% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marrero | 2.8 mi | 58.7% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodmere | 3.5 mi | 70.8% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Estelle | 3.7 mi | 70.0% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Chasse | 4.3 mi | 61.2% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westwego | 4.8 mi | 65.8% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Jefferson Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Waggaman | 73.7% (±21.1 points) |
| 3 | Woodmere | 70.8% (±15.5 points) |
| 4 | Gretna | 70.4% (±7.7 points) |
| 5 | Estelle | 70.0% (±23.7 points) |
| 6 | Westwego | 65.8% (±20.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Avondale | 65.2% (±32.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Harvey | 65.2% (±8.4 points) |
| 9 | River Ridge | 64.5% (±16.1 points) |
| 10 | Jefferson | 59.8% (±10.8 points) |
| 11 | Marrero | 58.7% (±11.1 points) |
| 12 | Kenner | 55.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 13 | Grand Isle | 55.6% (±76.1 points) |
| 14 | Terrytown | 53.7% (±10.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 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
Are renters in Harvey rent-burdened?
65.2% of renting households in Harvey pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Harvey spend on rent?
The median renting household in Harvey, LA spends 42.6% (±5.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harvey CDP, Louisiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harvey CDP, Louisiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Harvey CDP, Louisiana (place:33245, in state:22).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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