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Harvey, LA

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A suburban oasis just south of New Orleans

Coastal River Suburb Local Restaurants Amenities Entertainment New Orleans

Just a few miles south of New Orleans on the coast of the Mississippi River, Harvey, Louisiana is a wonderful location with a suburban feel paired with big-city amenities and entertainment. Harvey is popular for its proximity to New Orleans and the French Quarter, but this little town has local flair of its own. Harvey’s local restaurants are a treasure to the community, like New Orleans Food and Spirit with its classic Cajun cuisine. For the freshest seafood in town served Louisiana-style in a cozy local spot, visit Perino’s Boiling Pot.

Harvey is full of popular stores like Target, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, and so much more. For family fun, catch a movie at Harvey’s AMC Theater, or bowl a few games at Westside Bowling, equipped with a bar and bistro. Harvey has easy access to major highways like US-90 and to tourist attractions like Boomtown Casino, just a few miles south of town. Apartments in Harvey are relatively affordable for such a lively community with close proximity to the infamous New Orleans, Louisiana.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Harvey, LA is $978 for a studio, $1,175 for one bedroom, $1,387 for two bedrooms, and $1,750 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harvey has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,175/month
710 Sq Ft
House
$3,089/month
1,782 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

416 Students

7
out of 10

Ella C. Pittman Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

523 Students

6
out of 10

Woodland West Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

782 Students

5
out of 10

Woodmere Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

385 Students

4
out of 10

Woodland West Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

782 Students

5
out of 10

Woodmere Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

385 Students

4
out of 10

West Jefferson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,524 Students

4
out of 10

Helen Cox High School

Public

Grades 9-12

904 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Entergy IMAX Theatre
  • Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
  • Louisiana Children's Museum
  • Audubon Insectarium
  • Audubon Zoo

Airports

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

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Transportation

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If you travel by car, the Westbank Expressway will provide quick access to the entirety of the Westbank. The expressway is also the direct route to the Crescent City Connection, a pair of bridges across the Mississippi River between the Westbank and New Orleans. In the other direction, the Westbank Expressway (as U.S. 90) will bring you to the Huey P. Long Bridge and across the Mississippi River, to the suburbs of Elmwood and Metairie and points beyond. Jefferson Parish, the parish (that is, the county) in which Harvey is located, has a well-developed public transportation system, Jefferson Transit or JeT. 

Shopping

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Shops in Harvey include Lowe’s Home Improvement, a Wal-Mart Supercenter, and Sam’s Club. Another thousand feet farther along is Target. If you’re somehow not satisfied, to the north are Bed Bath & Beyond, the Mattress Firm, the Burlington Coat Factory, Marshalls, Best Buy, the Manhattan Plaza Shopping Center, the Manhattan Square Shopping Center, and the Centre at Westbank. If you are seeking something more upscale, the Shops at Canal Place, including Saks Fifth Avenue, are only 13–14 minutes away by car or 46–65 minutes by bus. 

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