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Hwaseong-si

City in Gyeonggi, South Korea

Overview

Hwaseong-si in Gyeonggi Province is a dynamic city blending modern developments with historic charm. Known for its proximity to Seoul and the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress, the city offers convenient living and diverse cultural experiences. Well-kept parks and efficient transport make it popular among families and professionals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Province
Gyeonggi
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.21°, 126.82°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
56
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,268
Local Cost
$685
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
90
English
40
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
-16.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1232 mm
Internet Speed
297 Mbps
Upload
112 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
12
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
SWU
Distance
17 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.

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