Where do most Americans live in the Bahamas?

The archipelago that makes up the Bahamas is located broadly between Florida and Cuba, in the Atlantic Ocean. Of the 700 islands, only 30 are inhabited. Most expats moving to the Bahamas find themselves relocating to New Providence Island, where roughly two-thirds of all inhabitants live.



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About two-thirds of the population lives on New Providence Island (the location of Nassau), and about half of the remaining one-third lives on Grand Bahama (the location of Freeport).

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What celebrities have homes in The Bahamas?
  • Oprah Winfrey owns a home on the exclusive island of Harbour Island.
  • Tim McGraw and Faith Hill own a home on the island of Eleuthera.
  • Johnny Depp has a private island in the Bahamas named Little Hall's Pond Cay.


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The Bahamas does have a high cost of living , which is a result of the country's imposition of high value-added taxes on groceries, furniture, appliances, and clothing. This isn't too much of an issue if you're planning to buy a vacation home but for those who want to buy a permanent home, it could be a factor.

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Lyford Cay real estate is in high demand for the wealthy Bahamian family and expatriates (expats) alike. Some famous celebrities own homes and live here when they're in Nassau Bahamas. The unmistakable and esteemed Scottish actor, Sir Sean Connery, aka 007, is a staple of Lyford Cay living.

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The Abacos Islands - The Safest In The Bahamas To Visit Since the 1970s, the Out Islands have also been called the Family Islands and are made up of around 700 islands (only some of which are inhabited). The Abacos are considered some of the safest islands in The Bahamas and are known for being family-friendly.

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Small supply and a large demand for Nassau real estate keeps prices higher than the Family Islands. Islands like Abaco, Eleuthera, Cat Island, Exuma and Long Island offer wonderful deals that are extremely affordable.

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The official language of The Bahamas is English. Many people speak an English-based creole language (called Bahamian Creole or Bahamian English or Bahamianese).

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Seafood. Seafood is a staple in the Bahamas. Conch, a large tropical mollusk (sea snail) with firm, white flesh, is the national dish of the Bahamas. Conch can be prepared in a number of ways: served raw with lime juice, raw vegetables and even fruit called conch salad.

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Fifty five percent of usable Bahamas real estate is owned by the government with all other property vested in private ownership or tagged as wet' Crown land.

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There are a few options for you to apply for permanent residence, the most obvious one being marriage to a Bahamian citizen. Other ways of qualifying for permanent residence are: purchasing a residence in the Bahamas. legally working or living in the Bahamas for more than 20 consecutive years.

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