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Half Way Tree
City in Saint Andrew, Jamaica
Overview
Half Way Tree is a lively commercial and transportation hub in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica, known for its central clock tower, busy plazas, and role as a vital crossroads for commuters heading into Kingston. The area combines lively shopping scenes with residential neighborhoods, offering visitors a slice of both local life and Jamaican urban energy.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint Andrew
Population
18,552
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.01°, -76.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,335
Local Cost
$730
Local Income
$700
Cashless
50
English
95
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
117 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
23
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KTP
Distance
4 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 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 75/100.
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