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New Kingston
City in Saint Andrew, Jamaica
Overview
New Kingston is the energetic, modern heart of Kingston, Jamaica's capital city, and anchors much of the island's business, dining, culture, and nightlife. Famous for its mix of skyscrapers, parks, and lively streets, the area draws tourists, professionals, and creatives alike. It offers a cosmopolitan vibe with Jamaican flair.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint Andrew
Population
583,958
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.01°, -76.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
32
Female Safety
34
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
47
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost
$1,825
Local Cost
$1,005
Local Income
$980
Cashless
54
English
87
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
64 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
10
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KTP
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 102 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 82/100.
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