Jamaica
Kingston
#1 Top 5 cities
Kingston offers Jamaica's broadest range of professional services, education, healthcare, and administration, but choosing the right neighborhood and planning secure transport are central to daily life.
Country overview
Population
937Β 700
Year-round temperatures
Day: 29°C aΕΎ 33°C
Night: 22°C aΕΎ 25°C
Climate
Hot tropical conditions prevail year-round, with humid wetter periods and some relief from sea breezes and nearby elevation.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
3/10
Violent crime and armed robbery are significant risks, with several Kingston and St. Andrew neighborhoods specifically restricted in current travel guidance; established residential areas and careful transport reduce, but do not remove, the risk.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Kingston is exposed to hurricanes, intense rain, flooding, earthquakes, and occasional landslides; power, roads, and communications can be disrupted after major events.
Other scores
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Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¬π§British
- π¨π¦Canadians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quality services
- +Airport access
- +International environment
- +Good transport links
Cons
- βTraffic congestion
- βMixed city reputation
- βNoise
- βUneven neighborhood quality