Bahamas

Governor's Harbour

#5 Top 5 cities

Governor's Harbour offers quiet island living, but only for expats who accept a small local support base.

Country overview

Population

[NO DATA]

Year-round temperatures

Day: 25°C aΕΎ 31°C

Night: 19°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

The tropical island climate is warm all year with a mild winter period.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Costs

Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

3/10

Safety

7/10

Governor's Harbour is generally calm, but limited local crime evidence and dispersed island settlements make routine precautions and secure accommodation advisable.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

Eleuthera remains highly exposed to hurricanes, storm surge, coastal flooding, and extreme heat, with island logistics increasing the practical impact of major storms.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Seasonal expats

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Pleasant atmosphere

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment