Harlan, IA
1 neighborhoods · 6,852 residents · Iowa
B+
75/100
77
Safety Score
68
Affordability
$67K
Median Income
$156K
Median Home Value
Is Harlan, IA a Good Place to Live?
Harlan receives an overall livability grade of B+ (75/100), placing it among the better areas in Iowa. Safety scores B+ (77/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B (68/100) with a median household income of $66,615 and median home values around $155,600.
About 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 2.5%. 74% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 43.
$1,036
Median Rent/mo
24.3%
College Educated
2.5%
Unemployment
74%
Owner-Occupied
43
Median Age
6,852
Population
1
Zip Codes
Shelby
County
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Neighborhoods in Harlan
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51537Shelby Co. | 75 B+ | 77 | 68 | $67K | $156K | 6,852 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.