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Hyde Park

Massachusetts · Boston · 35,895 residents · 4.98 sq mi
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The short version

Hyde Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,217. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $564,406. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Hyde Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,895
Population density
7,208 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,217
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,323
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$564,406
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,027
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.6%
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic26%(9,324)
Black41.4%(14,858)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(9,880)
Asian1.6%(571)
Other3.5%(1,262)
Diversity Score85.5%(30,687)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26%(9,324)
Black41.4%(14,858)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(9,880)
Asian1.6%(571)
Other3.5%(1,262)
Diversity Score85.5%(30,687)
Diversity Score
85
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Female
52.3%
Foreign born
28.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts?

Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts has about 35,895 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $105,217 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $564,406, and the typical rent is about $2,027 a month.

How educated are people in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 7.8% of people in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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