Wawarsing
City in New York, United States
Overview
Wawarsing, located in New York's Ulster County, is a small but diverse town set between the Shawangunk Ridge and the Rondout and Wallkill valleys. Its proximity to state parks, historic villages, and rich natural beauty make it a quiet retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
12,771
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.76°, -74.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,490
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
7.5°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.7°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
-27.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1238 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
MGJ
Distance
28 km
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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 2025-12-07.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.