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Oshawa
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
Oshawa, a mid-sized city east of Toronto, is known for its automotive heritage and lively arts scene. Its redeveloped waterfront, historic neighborhoods, and proximity to scenic parks make it a dynamic locale for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
175,383
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
43.90°, -78.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
79
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,075
Local Cost
$1,950
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
96
English
99
Temperature
7.9°C
Summer Avg
20.5°C
Winter Avg
-4.7°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-29.9°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
719 mm
Internet Speed
343 Mbps
Upload
287 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
60
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
6
Parks
42
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
653.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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