Spanish Town

🇯🇲Jamaica•Caribbean

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living47

Safety63

Healthcare56

Career Opportunities45

Climate72

Transport59

Air Quality70.5

Family Friendliness62

Education60

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Spanish Town a good place to live?

Spanish Town scores 59/100 overall. It is relatively expensive (cost score: 47/100), moderately safe (safety: 63/100), and has decent healthcare (healthcare: 56/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Spanish Town?

Spanish Town has a cost of living score of 47/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Spanish Town?

Spanish Town has a transport score of 59/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Spanish Town?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Spanish Town are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Spanish Town safe for expats?

Spanish Town has a safety score of 63/100. The city moderately safe and has an air quality score of 70.5/100.

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