Bahamas

Marsh Harbour

#3 Top 5 cities

Marsh Harbour is a narrower island choice for people who want the sea and a smaller community, not broad urban functionality.

Country overview

Population

5Β 314

Year-round temperatures

Day: 25°C aΕΎ 31°C

Night: 18°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

The tropical maritime climate is warm and breezy, with little annual temperature range.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 4/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

7/10

Marsh Harbour is calmer than the main urban centres, but local crime data are limited and normal precautions remain appropriate, especially around isolated properties and boats.

Natural disaster resilience

1/10

Abaco is highly exposed to destructive hurricanes, storm surge, and coastal flooding; severe storms can disrupt housing, electricity, transport, and communications for extended periods.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
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

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities
  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality