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Rose Heights
City in Saint James, Jamaica
Overview
Rose Heights, set in the hills above Montego Bay, blends residential charm with urban convenience. Its mix of family-friendly parks, scenic viewpoints, and local markets offers travelers a taste of authentic Jamaican life away from the main tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint James
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.47°, -77.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,145
Local Cost
$670
Local Income
$520
Cashless
45
English
90
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
123 Mbps
Upload
43 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
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 2026-03-22.
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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