Queen City Guide
Neighborhoods

Hyde Park

Established • Walkable center • Refined

Hyde Park is an established east-side Cincinnati neighborhood centered on Hyde Park Square, with mature residential streets, local dining and shopping, and strong access to nearby business districts.

At a Glance

Queen City Rating

8.0

Safety

9.0

Family Fit

9.2

Average Home Price

$564,807 Redfin median: $564,807 · Jul 2026
How This Rating Was Built

Scores, weights, and sources

Provisional Data reviewed September 2026 research pass

Each component is scored from 0–5. The weighted result is doubled for the 0–10 Queen City Rating shown above. A score remains provisional until every component has a documented, reviewable source record.

Safety

4.5/5
30% of overall rating

Editorial assessment; direct source record pending verification

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Family Fit

4.6/5
25% of overall rating

Editorial assessment; direct source record pending verification

Direct source pending verification

Affordability

2.6/5
25% of overall rating

Editorial assessment; direct source record pending verification

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Commute & Access

4.3/5
10% of overall rating

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Amenities & Daily Life

4.4/5
10% of overall rating

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Geography note: Neighborhood, police, school, census, and housing-market boundaries may differ. Read each source note before comparing communities.

Formula: Safety 30% + Family Fit 25% + Affordability 25% + Commute & Access 10% + Amenities & Daily Life 10%.

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About Hyde Park

A Closer Look at Hyde Park

Hyde Park is one of the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally established as a retreat for the city's wealthy, the neighborhood is predominantly residential, with a central business district known as Hyde Park Square. The population was 14,193 at the 2020 census.

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The Fit Check

Best For

  • Walkable neighborhood amenitiesHyde Park Square puts dining, coffee and everyday services into a compact center.
  • Established east-side livingMature streets and older architecture give the neighborhood a settled character.
  • Central accessDowntown, Oakley, Mt. Lookout and major east-side destinations are all close.

The Feel

  • Established
  • Walkable center
  • Refined

Know Before You Go

  • Budget-focused buyersHyde Park is one of the more expensive established neighborhoods in Cincinnati.
  • People wanting large-lot suburban spaceMany properties trade yard size for location and walkability.
  • Buyers focused on newer constructionMuch of Hyde Park's appeal comes from established housing rather than large new subdivisions.

Our Take

Hyde Park is one of Cincinnati's strongest all-around urban neighborhoods, combining an established residential feel with a genuinely useful neighborhood center around Hyde Park Square. It offers more walkability and local identity than most suburbs while remaining convenient to downtown and the east side. The tradeoff is price: buyers pay a significant premium for location, housing quality and the neighborhood's reputation.

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Living in Hyde Park

Homes & Neighborhoods

Redfin's latest three-month measure through July 2026 shows a median sale price of $564,807 in Hyde Park, down 0.12% year over year. Homes sold in a median 41 days, with 88 sales in the period. Hyde Park's market includes historic single-family homes, renovated older houses, condos and higher-end infill, with walkable pockets around Hyde Park Square carrying a premium.

$564,807Typical Home Price
5.2Affordability
8.6Commute
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