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Franklyn Town
City in Kingston, Jamaica
Overview
Franklyn Town is a lively, densely populated neighbourhood situated in eastern Kingston, Jamaica. It embodies authentic local culture, with busy markets, lively street life, and a strong sense of community. Despite its modest size, it offers visitors a glimpse into everyday Kingston living away from the tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Kingston
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
17.98°, -76.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$1,454
Local Cost
$827
Local Income
$400
Cashless
40
English
90
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
18.9°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
927 mm
Internet Speed
159 Mbps
Upload
74 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
23
Parks
10
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
KIN
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 132 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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