Yew Tee, Singapore

Singapore

Yew Tee is a mid-size city in Singapore with a population of 40,390. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

40,390 Population 66/sq mi density

3 ft Elevation 1 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

125.8 in Annual Rain

Asia / Singapore Timezone

$65,200 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$65,200 median income, 2.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.2 / 5.0

$1,800/mo rent

Safety

4.4 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)

B+

Education

3.8 / 5.0

35.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Median Income $65,200

13% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 0/100K

100% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 35.0%

4% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,800

55% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 13.9%

57% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.8%

22% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 10.0%

19% lower than US avg

People

Population40,390

Median Age42.2 yrs

Density66/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B+

Median Income$65,200

Per Capita$85,412

Unemployment2.8%

Poverty10.0%

Housing

Home ValueN/A

Rent$1,800

Ownership89.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K

PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity13.9%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking13.1%

Depression9.6%

Heart Disease10.3%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)

AQI5 (Good)

Rain125.8 in/yr

Sunny Days318/yr

Elevation3 ft (1 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+35.0%

High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband94.3%

Population	40,390
Population Density	66 / sq mi
Elevation	3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates	1.3967°, 103.7474°
Timezone	Asia/Singapore
Country	🇸🇬 Singapore
Average Temperature	79°F (26°C)
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation	125.8 inches (3,195 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$65,200
Median Age	42.2 years

Is Yew Tee a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yew Tee receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Yew Tee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yew Tee is $65,200, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $1,800 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163.

Safety & Crime

Yew Tee is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Yew Tee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F. Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 125.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 5.

Yew Tee has a population of 40,390 with a density of 66 people per square mile, spread across 610.3 square miles. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.3% female and 51.7% male. 22.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

40,390

Total Population

People / sq mi

42.2yrs

Median Age

8% above US avg

610.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%

Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Yew Tee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yew Tee vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yew Tee is $65,200, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $85,412 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 60.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Yew Tee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$65,200
	13% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$85,412

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.8%
	22% below US avg
Poverty Rate	10.0%
	19% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	60.20 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $1,800 (55% above the national average of $1,163). 89.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,800
	55% above US avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	89.3%
Owner-Occupied	89.3%
Renter-Occupied	10.7%

Property Tax

In Yew Tee, 13.9% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 10.3% of residents, above the national average. 31.5% have high blood pressure. 13.1% are current smokers. 2.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 9.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 8.1% experience frequent mental distress.

Health Metrics: Yew Tee vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	13.9%
	57% below US avg
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart Disease	10.3%
High Blood Pressure	31.5%
COPD	0.0%
Kidney Disease	0.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.1%
	6% below US avg
Binge Drinking	2.0%
Physical Inactivity	76.3%
Depression	9.6%
Mental Distress	8.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	88.0%

Premature Death	103/100K

Food & Exercise

Yew Tee has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Overall, Yew Tee receives a safety grade of A.

Crime Rates: Yew Tee vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	0.1/100K
	100% below US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	A
Safety Score	4.4 / 5.0

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Yew Tee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 125.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 5 / among the cleanest air in the country. 94% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	79.1°F
	46% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3 ft (1 m)
Area	610.3 sq mi (1,580.8 km²)
Population Density	66/sq mi
Coordinates	1.3967°N, 103.7474°W
Timezone	Asia/Singapore

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 125.8"

231% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 11.69"

Driest Month (Jul) 5.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	5.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	94.0%

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 25, 2008.

May 25, 2008	68 km SSW of Batu Pahat, Malaysia	M3.8	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Vamei (2001, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2001	Vamei	Category 1	73 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	7.8 in	Coldest
February	80°F (26°C)	7.0 in
March	80°F (27°C)	7.1 in
April	81°F (27°C)	7.8 in
May	81°F (27°C)	7.0 in	Warmest
June	81°F (27°C)	6.1 in
July	80°F (26°C)	5.8 in	Driest
August	80°F (27°C)	5.9 in
September	80°F (27°C)	6.7 in
October	80°F (27°C)	7.8 in
November	79°F (26°C)	9.8 in
December	79°F (26°C)	11.7 in	Wettest

Yew Tee has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.7") and July the driest (5.8").

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35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 94.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	35.0%
	4% above US avg
High School+	99.0%

B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density	66/sq mi
Total Area	610.3 sq mi

Services

Broadband Access	94.3%

Commute & Transportation

Radio Stations near Yew Tee

35 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WARNA 942	melisten	AAC+ 64 kbps
Warna 942 Radio	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
YES 933 Radio	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
Class 95 Radio	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
CLASS 95	melisten	AAC+ 64 kbps
YES 933	melisten	AAC+ 64 kbps
LOVE 972	melisten	AAC+ 64 kbps
Gold 905 Radio	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
Love 972 Radio	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
Capital 958 Radio	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
Kiss92	pop music	MP3 96 kbps
Jia 883 Radio	—	AAC+ 96 kbps
987FM	music, news	AAC+ 64 kbps
Power 98 Love Songs	—	MP3 96 kbps
CAPITAL 958	melisten	AAC+ 64 kbps
OLI 968	melisten	AAC+ 64 kbps
Oli 96.8 FM	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
GOLD 905	melisten	AAC+ 64 kbps
Ria 897 Radio	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
RIA 897	melisten	AAC+ 64 kbps
Symphony 924 Radio	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
Channel News Asia TV	—	UNKNOWN
One FM 91.3	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
938 Now Radio	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
SkyChatzFM (MY)	mixed	MP3 64 kbps
Warna	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Hidayah 103.4 FM (ID)	islam, salafy	MP3 96 kbps
CNA938	melisten	AAC+ 64 kbps
987	melisten	AAC+ 64 kbps
ONE FM 91.3 SPH AAC	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
Symphony 924	melisten	AAC+ 64 kbps
indiego	melisten	MP3
Oli 968 Radio	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
Hang 106 FM (ID)	—	MP3 64 kbps
Mediacorp 987 Radio	—	AAC+ 48 kbps

Airports Near Yew Tee

14 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Hang Nadim International Airport	BTH	Large Airport
Senai International Airport	JHB	Large Airport
Singapore Changi Airport	SIN	Large Airport
Changi Air Base (East)	—	Medium Airport
Kluang Airport	—	Medium Airport
Paya Lebar Air Base	QPG	Medium Airport
Seletar Airport	XSP	Medium Airport
Sembawang Air Base	—	Medium Airport
Tengah Air Base	TGA	Medium Airport
Felda Lok Heng Airport	—	Small Airport
Lim Chu Kang Road (Tengah Highway Strip)	—	Small Airport
Murai Airfield	—	Small Airport
Pulau Sudong Military Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Raja Haji Abdullah Airport	TJB	Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yew Tee

What is the population of Yew Tee?

Yew Tee has a population of 40,390 residents and is located in Singapore. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 610.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.3% female and 51.7% male.

Is Yew Tee expensive to live in?

Yew Tee is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 60.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $65,200, 13% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $1,800 per month, above the national average of $1,163.

Is Yew Tee safe?

Yew Tee is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Overall, Yew Tee receives a safety grade of A based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Yew Tee?

Yew Tee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 125.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 5.

How is the job market in Yew Tee?

The job market in Yew Tee is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Yew Tee?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,800. The homeownership rate is 89.3%.

How are the schools in Yew Tee?

35.0% of adults in Yew Tee hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Yew Tee?

The obesity rate in Yew Tee is 13.9% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 13.1% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 9.6% of residents report depression.

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People 4/10

Economy 4/13

Housing 3/17

Health 13/26

Crime & Safety 1/12

Climate & Environment 9/19

Community 4/14

Cost of Services 0/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 3/6

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Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Yew Tee vs U.S. Average

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Social Characteristics

Yew Tee vs U.S. Average

Income: Yew Tee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

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Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Yew Tee vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

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Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Yew Tee vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

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Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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