164 years in pictures
Census counts: 428 in 1870, a low of 247 in 1890, 529 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 4 maps from 1927 on.
- 1862Hydetown is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

A town of 514, settled in 1862.
Hydetown’s average trip to work is 32 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Hydetown’s trail density is 2.6 miles per square mile, against 0.4 in Pennsylvania’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Hydetown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 428 in 1870, a low of 247 in 1890, 529 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 4 maps from 1927 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hydetown, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Hydetown.
The typical Hydetown home is worth about $113,000, up 7.5% in a year, 61% below the Pennsylvania typical home. The median rent in Hydetown is $770 a month.
| Hydetown | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $770 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 80% | 78% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by Titusville Area SD. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydetown Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 | 204 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Hydetown for work: only 1% work in town. Hydetown’s median household income is $54,000. Jobs based in Hydetown fell to 116 in 2023, 31 fewer than in 2013.
| Hydetown | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Hydetown has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 81°, January nights drop to 17° and about 89 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Hydetown since 1982.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
41% of adults have high blood pressure in Hydetown. Hydetown beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 39% of adults have obesity in Hydetown.
| Hydetown | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Hydetown | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.1% | 79.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.9% | 14.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.3% of the land in Hydetown is conserved. 5.7 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hasbrouck Public Park | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Hydetown
About 1 of every 100 Hydetown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Hydetown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Hydetown is a borough in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 526 at the 2020 census, up from 526 at the 2010 census, down from 605 in 2000. It was established in 1862.
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Hydetown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.