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Mount Salem
City in Saint James, Jamaica
Overview
Mount Salem is a lively suburb of Montego Bay, Jamaica, known for its lively local culture and authentic Caribbean lifestyle. Visitors will find welcoming communities, colorful markets, and easy access to nearby beaches and attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint James
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.47°, -77.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$1,160
Local Cost
$650
Local Income
$350
Cashless
30
English
85
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
18.7°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1324 mm
Internet Speed
92 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
5
Parks
5
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
MBJ
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 37 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 55/100.
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