If your idea of great times includes spicy Cajun and Creole foods, fine jazz and blues clubs, and relaxing out on the Bayou, then Harvey Louisiana is your kind of town! At last check there were 22,200 people living in this quaint suburb just minutes from all the glory of bustling New Orleans! You're literally just 'around the bend' along the highway to the grandeur of the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and the other unique districts of this elegant city.

Water is all around you in Harvey, and it tends to dominate the lifestyle here. Cuisine, transportation, and recreation are all affected by the various waterways, lakes, marshes, and bayous in the region. You won't find many big apartments or skyscrapers anywhere in the region. Not only is the soil incapabale of such loads, but New Orleans is heavily influenced by French architecture and most buildings are only a few storeys tall at most.

Harvey is a great place to raise a family because of lower housing costs and lower crime rates. All the while, it maintains such great proximity to New Orleans that it's like living right in the city without all the hassles. If you're looking to settle into the New Orleans Metropolitan Area, Harvey is your natural choice.