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Douglas vs Hyde Park
Douglas and Hyde Park are official community areas in Chicago. Hyde Park leads safety (16 vs 11). Hyde Park leads walk. Douglas has the lower ACS median rent ($1,059).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · CPD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | Douglas | Hyde Park |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 11 | 16 |
| Schools | 7 | 73 |
| Walk | 2 | 5 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 4 | 9 |
| Median rent | $1,059 | $1,544 |
| Median home | $330,291 | $422,682 |
| Population | 21,088 | 20,071 |
| Commute to The Loop | 27 min | 19 min |
| Commute to North Side | 36 min | 35 min |
| Commute to West Loop | 18 min | 40 min |
Douglas
Bronzeville history on the official Douglas map. Boulevards, new builds, and a short ride to the Loop.
$1,059 median rent · safety 11 · walk 2
Hyde Park
The university sets the tone: bookstores, the Point, and a lakefront that feels like another city.
$1,544 median rent · safety 16 · walk 5
Scores are relative among official Chicago community areas with the same editorial weights. Read the method.