Hyde Park sees steady growth in a quiet, rural location
In the mid-19th century, a wave of settlers migrated into Cache Valley, and Hyde Park was officially staked by William Hyde in 1860. Development for Hyde Park was slow but steady, starting with irrigation canals and modest churches, a log cabin school and a co-op store. Today, Hyde Park is still an easygoing, small community, but it's seen a wave of residential growth in the 21st century as the neighboring city of Logan expands. "It sits back up in the valley by the mountains, so we don't get a huge amount of tourism or short-term residents. You have to want to find us. There's been growth since COVID, but the area is still pretty rural," says Kimberly Phipps, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Utah Properties who's sold homes in Cache County for nearly two decades. "It really is a beautiful area, and there's so much to do outdoors."
Modern homes and spacious lots in Hyde Park
Hyde Park's residential scene is quickly growing, with empty fields and rocky hills being cleared and smoothed for new construction. The community has several developing subdivisions, so architectural styles here are strikingly contemporary, with large New Traditional properties and modern homes popping up. Due to the amount of land Hyde Park has, homes are spaced out, and square footage is generous. Residents get daily views of the mountains on the horizon, and the community maintains a quiet, rural atmosphere despite its growth. The median sales price for single-family homes in Hyde Park is $650,000, higher than the national median of about $435,000. The area's CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, below the national average of 4.
Parks, trails and mountain views offer year-round outdoor recreation
The community has several maintained green spaces, with 600 South Park being the newest option. It has an expansive playground, sports fields, pickleball courts and plenty of open grassy areas. "University sports are huge here because of Utah State, especially football and basketball, so people head down into Logan for those pretty often," Phipps says. "In terms of outdoor recreation, we have everything. You're only about 45 minutes from Bear Lake, which is gorgeous, and you can kayak and canoe there. We also have a ton of hiking and mountain biking trails in the valley." The community is bordered by the Hyde Park Canyon and the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, and both have winding, rocky trails with scenic views of the mountains.
Top-rated schools in the Cache Valley area
Cache County School District, one of Utah's top-rated districts with an A from Niche, serves Hyde Park. Young children can start at Cedar Ridge Elementary, which is located within the community. Students can move on to North Cache Middle and Green Canyon High School. All three schools receive an A-minus. Green Canyon High offers concurrent enrollment with Utah State University and Weber State University so high school students can earn early college credits.
Local businesses and nearby shopping in Logan
Retail in Hyde Park is limited, and Route 91 is sparsely lined with businesses, such as car dealerships, garden centers and mechanics. Most will drive to Logan when they're looking to run errands or have dinner out with friends. "Logan is the main hub for shopping and restaurants for us. Outlying communities like Hyde Park have a couple of things, like a library or little convenience stores, but no one thinks anything about driving down," Phipps says.
Route 91 connects Hyde Park to Logan in just 5 miles
U.S. Route 91 is the community's main road, running down the west side and 5 miles into the heart of Logan. "We really don't have traffic here, except for maybe a bit during summer with tourists going to Bear Lake," Phipps says. "I wouldn't even say traffic, just more cars than usual." The Cache Valley Hospital is located between Hyde Park and Logan, so for most residents, it's less than a 5-mile drive away.
