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Hyde Park, Pennsylvania

borough · Westmoreland County (primary) , Berks County, Lackawanna County

At a glance

464
Population
$141,700
Median home value (all homes)
53% below U.S. median
$119,661
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$620/mo
Median rent
54% below U.S. median
$65,536
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
30.3 min
Average commute
78.6%
Homes with broadband
98.78%
Locations with fiber available
9.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing36% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities14% below
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost11% above
For business: Pennsylvania is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates96.5%
College graduates24.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Dunmore
county Greater Berks Development Fund
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance is a chamber of commerce and economic development organization serving local businesses by providing membership resources, advocacy, workforce development, and programs that promote business growth in Berks County.
county Westmoreland County Industrial Dev Corp
WCIDC implements a comprehensive economic development strategy to promote growth in terms of job creation, economic output and a stable tax base for Westmoreland County, through a county-wide industrial park system, a responsive Business Calling Program and involvement in public/private partnerships. The organization powers the local economy by maintaining parks that provide opportunities, jobs, and space for innovation and fosters lasting development through public-private partnerships.
region Penn's Northeast
Penn's Northeast is the regional economic development agency for Northeastern Pennsylvania, dedicated to attracting quality employers and serving as the single point of contact for site selection consultants, real estate brokers, developers, and businesses looking to expand or relocate to the area.
region Regional Industrial Development Corp
RIDC is a private nonprofit with an economic development mission that combines a community service orientation with the entrepreneurial approach and expertise of a private sector business. RIDC partners with community leaders on development projects designed to spark transformational change.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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