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Hyde Park
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29,591
Population
$68,166
Median Income
$303,495
Median Home Value
16,239
Housing Units
41
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Hyde Park

Hyde Park is a community area on Chicago's South Side, anchored by the University of Chicago and its associated institutions. The neighborhood stretches from 51st Street (Hyde Park Boulevard) south to the Midway Plaisance, with Lake Michigan to the east and Washington Park to the west. It is one of the most racially and economically diverse neighborhoods on the South Side.

Hyde Park is home to several major cultural institutions including the Museum of Science and Industry, the Smart Museum of Art, and the Oriental Institute. The neighborhood's architecture ranges from grand mansions along Woodlawn and Kenwood avenues to mid-century apartment towers and Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House. The main commercial district runs along 53rd Street and 57th Street.

Boundaries
  • N 51st Street / Hyde Park Boulevard
  • S 60th Street / Midway Plaisance
  • E Lake Michigan
  • W Washington Park / Cottage Grove Avenue
Transit
  • Metra Electric District — 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park), 55th-56th-57th St., 59th St. (University of Chicago)
  • CTA Bus — #6 Jackson Park Express, #55 Garfield
Landmarks
  • University of Chicago
  • Museum of Science and Industry
  • Robie House (Frank Lloyd Wright)
  • Promontory Point
  • Oriental Institute
What CivicScout Tracks in Hyde Park
BLD
Building Permits

Hyde Park permit activity includes a mix of university-related institutional construction and residential renovation permits. The University of Chicago's ongoing campus development generates large-scale permits that appear alongside smaller residential projects.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Hyde Park. The neighborhood's 311 activity includes requests related to street lighting, alley maintenance, and rodent control common across South Side communities.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Hyde Park's zoning reflects its institutional character, with significant areas zoned for planned development (PD) around the University of Chicago campus. Residential areas are primarily RM-5 and RM-6 multi-unit districts, with commercial zoning along 53rd and 57th Streets.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for Hyde Park addresses often include institutional permit activity alongside residential data. The mix of university, cultural, and residential land uses makes for varied and informative address-level reports.

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