Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Hyde Park
Hyde Park, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,503
Population
25,727
Renter Mix
49% Rent
A small town offering the best of both worlds
Suburban
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Historic
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Diverse
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Public Transportation
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Located at the southernmost tip of the city of Boston, Hyde Park is a large neighborhood that feels more like a small town than a part of a massive metropolis. In fact, the center of the neighborhood around the intersection of Hyde Park Avenue and River Street is laid out very much like a miniature downtown district, with a large collective of locally owned shops and restaurants arranged in a walkable setting.
What is it like to live in Hyde Park? Well, the diverse rental market features a wide selection of apartments and condos, often being quite affordable compared to other areas of the city. Much of the community’s landscape is filled with parks, nature preserves, playgrounds, and golf courses, ensuring that everyone has access to a lush greenspace within walking distance. With MBTA service from Hyde Park Station to South Station only taking about fifteen minutes, it’s a great option for commuters on a budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,479
Average: $106,519
Education
7,151
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,795
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hyde Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hyde Park, MA is $2,116 for a studio, $2,503 for one bedroom, $2,715 for two bedrooms, and $5,250 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hyde Park has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,503/month
704 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,780/month
1,544 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Stony Brook Reservation
- Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mass Audubon's Blue Hills Trailside Museum
- Brook Farm Historic Site
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Commuter Rail
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.