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Retreat
City in Saint Thomas, Jamaica
Overview
Retreat is a small, tranquil village perched on Jamaica's picturesque southeastern coast in Saint Thomas parish. Known for its welcoming local community, pristine beaches, and lush hills, it offers a break from the usual tourist crowds and a taste of authentic Jamaican rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint Thomas
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
17.88°, -76.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$1,030
Local Cost
$575
Local Income
$400
Cashless
30
English
90
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
21.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
979 mm
Internet Speed
140 Mbps
Upload
119 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
POT
Distance
40 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 2026-03-21.
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 20 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 45/100.
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