Harvard is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 6,870 people and two associated neighborhoods, Harvard is the 220th largest community in Massachusetts.

Harvard home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Harvard real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Harvard has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Harvard is also a town of artists. Harvard has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Harvard’s character.

A relatively large number of people in Harvard telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 34.16% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Harvard is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Harvard a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Harvard has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Harvard’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

In Harvard, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.77 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Harvard. 64.55% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Harvard in 2022 was $82,439, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $329,756 for a family of four.

Harvard is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Harvard home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Harvard residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Harvard include Irish, English, Italian, German, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Harvard is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French Creole.