At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$25,847 per capita
Home Value
$162,800
Zillow: $129,370
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
37.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
76.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Hyde Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hyde Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hyde Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hyde Park residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,847. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hyde Park is $162,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,370. Median rent is $1,073/month, with 37.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
16.3% of adults in Hyde Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
76.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,649
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density949/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born26.8%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$25,847
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,800
Rent$1,073
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$129,370
Housing Units911
Rent Burden37.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation305 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+76.7%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Hyde Park was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
26.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.