Walden

City in New York, United States

Overview

Walden is a small village set in the scenic Hudson Valley. It is known for its classic American charm, friendly community, and proximity to outdoor adventures along the Wallkill River. Visitors enjoy a relaxed pace, local businesses, and easy access to the region's natural beauty.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
606
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.56°, -74.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,130
Local Cost
$1,450
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
-3.1°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-28.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1232 mm
Internet Speed
393 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
11
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
521.0
Airport
MGJ
Distance
8 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 65/100.