Yaphank
City in New York, United States
Overview
Yaphank is a quiet hamlet on Long Island, known for its historic charm, generous green spaces, and relaxed suburban feel. The area is steeped in history and offers easy access to nature preserves, making it ideal for families and visitors looking for a slow-paced getaway. While close to larger towns, Yaphank maintains a distinctive local character.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.84°, -72.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,515
Local Cost
$2,570
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
1.2°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1205 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
19
Walk Score
19
Footways
37.0
Airport
WSH
Distance
5 km
Explore
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 2025-12-09.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.