Bahamas

George Town

#4 Top 5 cities

George Town on Exuma is a strong lifestyle location for calm and water access, but with narrow year-round infrastructure.

Country overview

Population

7Β 314

Year-round temperatures

Day: 25°C aΕΎ 31°C

Night: 19°C aΕΎ 25°C

Climate

The sea keeps temperatures high and fairly stable all year.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

7/10

George Town is generally calmer than Nassau and Freeport, though limited local crime data and isolated island conditions still call for routine precautions.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

Hurricanes, storm surge, coastal flooding, and extreme heat remain major hazards on low-lying Exuma, with transport and utilities vulnerable during severe weather.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Seasonal expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Strong foreign community

Cons

  • βˆ’Higher living costs
  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene