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Walden, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
6,871
Population
3,418/sq mi density
$89,652
Median Income
$39,362 per capita
$328,300
Home Value
$405,845 Zillow
$1,448
Median Rent
38.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,448
Violent Crime/100K
3,052 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$89,652 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$328,300 home value, $1,448/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,448 violent crimes/100K (281% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Walden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 44.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 373 ft (114 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5600°N, 74.1882°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | New York Stewart International (SWF) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 124 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in |
Walden has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").