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Hyde Park, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

3.1 /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
51 Violent Crime/100K 1,101 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hyde Park, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,344
10% below
$32,409 per capita
Home Value
$123,000
56% below
Zillow: $105,770
Median Rent
$815/mo
30% below
37.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
87% below
1,101/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
90%
Home Value
44%
Rent
70%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hyde Park a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $67,344 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,409. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% 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 $123,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,770. Median rent is $815/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.

Safety & Crime

Hyde Park reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,101/100K.

Education

20.2% of adults in Hyde Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 96.0% 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population484
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density949/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,344
Per Capita$32,409
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,000
Rent$815
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$105,770
Housing Units911
Rent Burden37.8%

Crime

F
Violent51/100K
Property1,101/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Climate

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

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.