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Hyde Park, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Hyde Park is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 484. Residents earn $67,344 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
484 Population 949/sq mi density
$67,344 Median Income $32,409 per capita
$123,000 Home Value $105,770 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,344 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,000 home value, $815/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,344
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $123,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.2%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent $815
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
67% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

How Hyde Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population484
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density949/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,344
Per Capita$32,409
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,000
Rent$815
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$105,770
Housing Units911
Rent Burden37.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.7%
Libraries25

Is Hyde Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hyde Park receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hyde Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hyde Park is $67,344, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hyde Park is $123,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $815 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hyde Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hyde Park has a population of 484 with a density of 949 people per square mile. The median age is 41.5 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.1%), with 2.3% Hispanic.

Population

484
Total Population
949
People / sq mi
41.5yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Hyde Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only52.7%
33% below US avg
Spanish47.3%
253% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Hyde Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hyde Park is $67,344, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Hyde Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,344
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,409
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Drive Alone74.8%
Public Transit3.8%
Work from Home4.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Hyde Park is $123,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $815 (30% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $105,770.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,000
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$105,770
Median List Price$249,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$249,900
$/Sq Ft$166
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio101.5%
Price Drops40.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$815
30% below US avg
Rent Burden37.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.6%
Housing Units911
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate6.00%
Hyde Park has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density949/sq mi
Coordinates40.3758°N, 75.9241°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin. 87.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.2%
40% below US avg
High School+96.0%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density949/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.7%
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Drive Alone74.8%
Public Transit3.8%
Work from Home4.5%

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