Hyde Park is a small town of 5,264 in Utah, with a median household income of $93,306
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hyde Park stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Hyde Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hyde Park city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.9
Hyde Park's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hyde Park costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hyde Park, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$415,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,055
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$93,306
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hyde Park's violent crime rate is 122.4 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
122.4 /100k
Property Crime
711.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hyde Park is served primarily by Cache District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hyde Park, UT
National Avg
School District
Cache District
—
Elementary Schools
17
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
51.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hyde Park sees average highs of 31.8°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 18.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 61.5 inches of snow per year.
Hyde Park's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hyde Park roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $415,500 and median rent is $1,055/month.
Hyde Park's violent crime rate is 122.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 711.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hyde Park are operated by Cache District.
The district has 17 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1. 51.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hyde Park, UT has a population of 5,264, a median household income of $93,306, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hyde Park averages 31.8°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.1 inches
with about 61.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hyde Park, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84318.
The population of Hyde Park, Utah is 5,264 with a median age of 27.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hyde Park: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $415,500, median household income $93,306, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hyde Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
