Jamaica
Montego Bay
#2 Top 5 cities
Montego Bay combines an international airport, resort services, and an established foreign-resident presence, but secure housing is costly and the local economy remains strongly tied to tourism.
Country overview
Population
82Β 867
Year-round temperatures
Day: 29°C aΕΎ 32°C
Night: 22°C aΕΎ 25°C
Climate
Warm, humid tropical weather lasts all year, with sea breezes, a wetter season, and peak hurricane exposure from June to November.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
4/10
Tourist districts are generally more protected, but violent crime and armed robbery remain serious concerns, and several St. James neighborhoods are specifically identified as higher risk.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
The low-lying north coast faces hurricanes, storm surge, heavy rain, flooding, and landslides that can interrupt roads, electricity, and internet service.
Other scores
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Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¨π¦Canadians
- π¬π§British
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Beaches and sea
- +Tourist infrastructure
- +Airport access
- +Strong tourism economy
Cons
- βHigher living costs
- βTourism seasonality
- βHigher prices