Hyde Park
- Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Neighborhood
Hyde Park
- grade AOverall Grade
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 117 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$350,773
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,389
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Urban
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Hyde Park Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault260.3national 282.7
- Murder7.4national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery334.7national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary602.4national 500.1
- Theft1,981.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft264national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$72,406
National
$69,021Families with Children
14%
Top Public Schools Serving Hyde Park
- grade A+
Payton College Preparatory High School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 428 reviews
- grade A+
Northside College Preparatory High School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 621 reviews
- grade A+
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 1,179 reviews
- grade A+
Jones College Prep High School
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 766 reviews
- grade A+
Lane Tech College Prep High School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 3,230 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Hyde Park
- grade A+
The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 143 reviews
- grade A+
British International School of Chicago, South Loop
- Rating 4.68 out of 5 63 reviews
- grade A+
Latin School of Chicago
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 114 reviews
- grade A+
Saint Ignatius College Prep
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 388 reviews
- grade A+
Morgan Park Academy
- Rating 4.42 out of 5 131 reviews
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Hyde Park Reviews
Rating 4.06 out of 5 117 reviews
The neighborhood is culturally diverse. There is a mix of families, students, childless couples, young adults, and retired people. The neighborhood is walkable and there is plenty of green space. Shopping, restaurants, and public transportation are within walking distance. Lake Michigan is accessible to residents and visitors. I would like to see more family owned buildings rather than large management companies for renters.
Hyde Park's main attraction is the University of Chicago, meaning that the neighborhood is inundated with college and graduate students. That may affect how you view the nightlife scene (it exists but is dominated by 20-somethings). The university's presence also affects rent affordability (since most landlords are catering to the students, who they know won't be around long). Also, many of the job opportunities in HP are related to the University. UCPD is everywhere as well as CPD and a private company to protect the students, so there is less crime in HP than surrounding neighborhoods. However, there is still crime. There are a few schools, but the best ones are the UChicago Lab Schools. It is very walkable and there is a lot of transportation.
Bought my first home here since September 2021. Lincoln Park was my other option. After a couple of visits in Hyde park I was sold on how vibrant and diverse the neighborhood was. As an African American male It's rare to find a diverse integrated neighborhood in Chicago. Residents are from different cultures, race, and socioeconomic status. Everything you would need is in walking distance (Whole foods, Trader Joes, Target, sit down Restaurants, gyms) and downtown is a train (Metra) ride away. Residents of the community are well educated and likeminded. The neighborhood is well lit, and safe to the point that anybody can go for a jog at night.
Although this is random, I have notice many dog/pet stores (7), and for me that's a sign of a healthy neighborhood. I can't explain why but it is for me.
I wish for more clothing stores (Nike, Zara, H&M, Express, Hugo, Nordstrom, Banana Republic). I am confident that will happen soon.
Although this is random, I have notice many dog/pet stores (7), and for me that's a sign of a healthy neighborhood. I can't explain why but it is for me.
I wish for more clothing stores (Nike, Zara, H&M, Express, Hugo, Nordstrom, Banana Republic). I am confident that will happen soon.