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Hyde Park

Hyde Park

Suburban Neighborhood in Austin, Texas

Travis County 78751
$810,105 Average Value
$486 Average Price per Sq Ft
28 Homes For Sale

Hyde Park's history still shapes daily life

Hyde Park has a distinct character shaped by mature trees, preserved architecture and a walkable layout. Established in 1891 as Austin's first streetcar suburb, the neighborhood still reflects that early planning in its cozy residential streets and pedestrian-friendly design. The area sits just north of the University of Texas campus, giving it easy access to central Austin while maintaining a slower, more independent pace. Local shops and cafés are woven into the residential blocks rather than concentrated in a single commercial strip. Historic details appear throughout, from turn-of-the-century homes to one of Austin's original moonlight towers.

Homes range from Victorian to contemporary

Craftsman-, Victorian- and colonial-style homes line Hyde Park’s streets, and many date to the early 1900s. A large swath of Hyde Park is part of an Austin local historic district, and property owners must obtain approval for exterior changes to their homes. “There’s a lot of new construction in Austin, but Hyde Park is unique because they don’t like a whole lot of change. They like to keep the history,” says local Realtor Blake Hamrock, who’s with Sprout Realty and has lived in Austin for about 10 years. However, you’ll still find some modern contemporary- and New Traditional-style homes in spots. Sidewalks link Hyde Park’s melting pot of houses. “It’s a very social neighborhood,” says Dominique Anderson, a local Realtor with Seed Property Group who has been in real estate for over 15 years. “You’re always going to see people out walking."

The neighborhood’s traditional single-family houses sell for prices from the upper $300,000s to about $1.1 million if they’re under 2,000 square feet, while larger options range from $1.1 million to $2.4 million. Condos in Hyde Park go from the lower $100,000s to the lower $400,000s, with HOA fees from $140 to over $500 per month. Over 70% of Hyde Park’s residents are renters.

The area has a wealth of preserved classic architechture.
The area has a wealth of preserved classic architechture.
Hyde Park has homes of a variety of shapes and sizes.
Hyde Park has homes of a variety of shapes and sizes.
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Students have quick access to Austin ISD schools and nearby UT Austin

Hyde Park is part of the Austin Independent School District. Kids in this area can attend Austin ISD schools, including McCallum High School, which is about a mile away and maintains an A grade on Niche. McCallum has an integrated fine arts academy with programs in cinematic arts, collaborative piano, technical theatre, classical guitar and more. The University of Texas’s 441-acre main campus is roughly 2 miles south. UT is the second-largest university in Texas, with 55,000 students.

Russell Lee Elementary is just about 2 miles away.
Russell Lee Elementary is just about 2 miles away.
Some students in the neighborhood may go to Kealing Middle School for grades 6 through 8.
Some students in the neighborhood may go to Kealing Middle School for grades 6 through 8.
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Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery has a variety of sweets.
Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery has a variety of sweets.

Local restaurants, cafés and daily essentials nearby

While Hyde Park isn’t a commercial section of the city, it’s easy to find places for shopping and dinging here. You just have to know what to look for, because many of Hyde Park’s businesses blend in seamlessly with the neighborhood’s mostly residential atmosphere, including eateries such as:

  • Allday Pizza, where you can get creative New York-style slices and whole pies served in a renovated former post office
  • Quack's 43rd Street Bakery, which has a wide variety of pastries, from muffins to pies to kolaches
  • Terrible Love, a walk-up coffee shop with specialty drinks and breakfast tacos in a garden setting
  • Mongers, which is a seafood market and restaurant with poke tacos, lobster rolls and gumbo
  • Julio’s Cafe, a Mexican restaurant that’s been in Hyde Park since 1983
There’s a 24-hour Walgreens in the neighborhood on Guadalupe Street, down the street from Hyde Park Gym, a locally owned fitness center. “Hyde Park Gym is super unique, and it's been around for decades,” Hamrock says. “They have a section with some old weights. If something breaks, they will fix it and weld it right there.” Grocery options in the area include H-E-B, Wheatsville Food Co-op and Central Market.

From playgrounds to golf, there are plenty of ways to get outside

Located in the heart of the area, Shipe Neighborhood Park has been a local fixture since the late 1920s. The nearly 3-acre park includes tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas and a playground shaded by mature oaks. During the summer, a seasonal swimming pool with a wading area and colorful mosaic mural offers a refreshing break from the Texas heat. The historic Hancock Golf Course is also nearby, established in 1899 as the original site of the Austin Country Club and one of the oldest golf courses in Texas. The 9-hole circuit winds through hills and across Waller Creek. The course also encompasses the Hancock Recreation Center, which includes an outdoor basketball court, a sports field and a play area.

Local Hyde Park children enjoy the playground in Shipe Park.
Local Hyde Park children enjoy the playground in Shipe Park.
Shipe Park features a swimming pool to cool off during the hot summer months.
Shipe Park features a swimming pool to cool off during the hot summer months.
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The Reverent Few puts on the SXSW Porch Party in Hyde Park annually.
The Reverent Few puts on the SXSW Porch Party in Hyde Park annually.

Neighborhood traditions bring residents together year-round

There’s a full calendar of neighborhood events throughout the year in the Hyde Park area. The list includes:

  • The Reverent Few's Annual SXSW Porch Party (Porchella), a free, picnic-style music gathering on a residential lawn each March
  • Hyde Park Bunny Parade, a spring parade hosted by the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association and the Hope Food Pantry, with a raffle benefiting the pantry
  • Hyde Park Holiday Parade, a December tradition featuring an appearance from Santa

Walkable streets and transit connections across the city

Hyde Park sits between Interstate 35 to the east and the MoPac Expressway to the west, giving drivers direct routes across Austin. Downtown is about 3 miles south. The area is walkable, and biking infrastructure supports cycling for shorter trips. You might spot the glow from the moonlight tower at West 41st and Speedway if you head out for a stroll or ride in the evening. Austin is the only city in the world that still uses the 165-foot-tall 19th-century style of streetlight. Capital Metro bus routes also run through the neighborhood, connecting to downtown and other parts of the city.

Hyde Park is a walkable and bike-friendly neighborhood.
Hyde Park is a walkable and bike-friendly neighborhood.
Public transport in Hyde Park makes commuting easier.
Public transport in Hyde Park makes commuting easier.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

24 min drive

Bus

45th & Avenue F

Bus

108 45th Street & Avenue D

Bus

4300 Speedway & 43rd

Bus

Speedway & 39th

Bus

810 45th & Red River

Bus

4413 Guadalupe & 45th

Bus

Duval & 48th

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Hyde Park US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,611
Number of Homes for Sale
28
Median Year Built
1946
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,798
Below the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,568
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
858
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
578
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
76
Median Rent
$1,400
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,650
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,750
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,550
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,795
Median Condo Rent
$1,000
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,350

Demographics

Total Population
8,795
Median Age
34
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$60,748
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$94,554

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.4%
College Graduates
76.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
82.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Very walkable

Walkability®

80 / 100

Good public transit

Transit®

60 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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