Niagara Falls Neighborhood
Is Hyde Park South a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe398
Medium526
Low689
Other1323
144 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape46
Child involved36
Assault3
Other65
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible domestic dispute at an apartment above a liquor store near 3rd Street in Niagara Falls, where a woman reportedly told a relative that her boyfriend would not let her leave. | 3rd St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible assault victim who is an employee at a pizzeria near Hyde Park Boulevard in Niagara Falls. The caller states the woman arrived at the business already injured, with a large cut on the back of her head, and medics were requested for the laceration. The assault reportedly occurred at a different nearby location. | Hyde Park Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 | Assault Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers appear to conduct a traffic stop on a boulevard involving a vehicle with Ohio registration. | Niagara Fls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a report of an unwanted man screaming and yelling at the front entrance of a hotel on Niagara Falls Boulevard. | Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Anthony Street and the boulevard, checking several license plates and a New York driver identification that reportedly returned as a non‑driver only. | Anthony St & Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to Main Street and Cleveland Avenue for a possible vandalism incident after a caller reported a 2015 Nissan Xterra with a smashed rear window and a white vehicle with a ripped-off mirror, possibly involving the same person from an earlier Burger King call. | Main St & Cleveland Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 | Property Damage |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near Main Street and Cleveland Avenue for a possible vandalism incident involving a 2015 Nissan Xterra with a smashed rear window and a second white vehicle with its mirror torn off, possibly related to an earlier restaurant call. | Main St & Cleveland Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 | Property Damage |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units respond to a possible fall incident near Niagara Falls Boulevard and McDonald's in Niagara Falls. | Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller in a gray Toyota Camry reported a possible intoxicated man who briefly entered her back seat and then pressed his face against her window in the parking lot of a McDonald's near Falls Boulevard and Military Road. Officers were dispatched to check the situation. | Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to speak with a reportedly intoxicated caller about a possible earlier altercation at a location on B Street in Niagara Falls. | B St, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | Substance Use |
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Median Home Price
$91,973
Average Rent
$1,395
Vacancy Rate
13.1%
Overview
Hyde Park South is a suburban neighborhood in Niagara Falls, NY, with a mix of small single-family homes and small apartment buildings.
The area has a high vacancy rate and a large proportion of small 2-4 unit apartment buildings, reflecting its unique housing stock.
SuburbanAffordableHigh VacancySmall Apartment Buildings
Quick Facts
| Single Mother Households | Higher than 99.5% of US neighborhoods |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing is dominated by small apartment buildings and older homes, with a mix of owners and renters.
| Small Apartment Buildings | 31.4% of housing stock |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Most built 1940-1969 |
| Owner vs Renter | Mixed ownership and rental occupancy |
What buyers will notice right away
High proportion of small 2-4 unit apartment buildings compared to most neighborhoods.
Vacancy rate is above average, indicating possible weak demand or new unoccupied units.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a high concentration of single mother households and a strong sales and service workforce.
Family Structure — High rate of single mother households, which can indicate social challenges.
Workforce — Sales and service jobs dominate employment, followed by manufacturing and labor.
| Single Mother Households | Higher than 99.5% of US neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Sales & Service Workers | 42.1% |
Demographics
| Occupations | 42.1% sales/service, 31.8% manufacturing/labor, 15.5% executive/professional, 10.6% clerical/tech |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Lower than 85.8% of US neighborhoods |
| Top Languages | ["English (95.5%)","Spanish (3.3%)","Native American languages (1.5%)"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Italian (12.9%)","Polish (11.2%)","Mexican (11.0%)","German (8.7%)","Puerto Rican (7.2%)"] |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes and primarily drive alone, with some bus and carpool use.
Hyde Park South offers short commutes with high car dependency and some public transit use.
Short Commutes — Over half of workers commute under 15 minutes.
Car Dependent — Most residents drive alone, but bus and carpooling are also used.
| Commute Time Under 15 Minutes | 51.0% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 82.0% |
| Bus Commute Rate | 7.6% |
| Carpool Rate | 6.2% |
Homes for sale near 14301
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Hyde Park South?
The median home price is $91,973, less expensive than 97.5% of New York neighborhoods.
What is the average rent?
The average rent is $1,395, lower than 93.0% of New York neighborhoods.
What is the vacancy rate?
The vacancy rate is 13.1%, higher than 74.0% of U.S. neighborhoods.