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Barrett Town
City in Saint James, Jamaica
Overview
Barrett Town is a small but culturally rich community in Saint James parish, Jamaica, situated near the tourist haven of Montego Bay. With a laid-back atmosphere, local flavor, and proximity to both beaches and historical landmarks, it's an authentic spot for those looking to experience real Jamaican life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint James
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.51°, -77.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$1,040
Local Cost
$540
Local Income
$430
Cashless
40
English
97
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
25.1°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
17.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1168 mm
Internet Speed
180 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
MBJ
Distance
12 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 44 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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