Hyde Park, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hyde Park? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bixler Playlot
      Bixler Park
      Nichols Park
      Spruce Park
      Cornell Park
      Spruce Playlot
      Butternut Playlot Park
      Playlot 291

      Entertainment

      Hyde Park Historical Society Museum
      The Revival
      4th Ward
      The Promontory
      Obama Kissing Rock
      Frederick C. Robie House
      Harper Theater
      Pioneer Zephyr

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy John's
      Subway
      Potbelly
      Morry's Deli
      Woodlawn Tap
      Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge
      Wingstop
      Taco Bell Cantina

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Hyde Park? Of all people who commute, 24.2% take public transportation in Hyde Park.
      Drive to Work
      23%

      50% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      24%

      15% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      28%

      25% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hyde Park? The cost of living in Hyde Park is 125/100 - which is 30% higher than Illinois.
      Hyde Park
      125

      25% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hyde Park? Hyde Park crime rates are 4,418, which are 118% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      4,418 per 100k people

      94% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      94% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Hyde Park? The median income in Hyde Park is $58,761 which is 1% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $58,7616% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,72553% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      13% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hyde Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Thorek Memorial Hospital
      La Rabida Children's Hospital
      Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
      Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
      Ascension Saint Mary Hospital
      Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
      Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville (formerly Methodist Hospital of Chicago)
      Loretto Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug

      Doctors

      AMITA Sage Medical Group
      Crystal Optical
      Athletico Physical Therapy
      Physicians Immediate Care
      Town & Country Pediatrics
      Dr. Kenneth Brocker
      Dr. Spencer & Dr. Blount-Odum
      Dr. Wanda Sygieda

      B Housing

      What are Hyde Park home prices? Hyde Park home prices are $351,294 - which is 101% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $351,29490% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,30037% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      32%

      50% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Hyde Park have good schools? The Hyde Park graduation rate is 96% - which is 13% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      56% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Hyde Park a good place to live? Hyde Park has an overall rating of 75% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      8 total surveys

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