Nassau - Post Report Question and Answers
What is your housing like? What are typical housing sizes, locations, and commute times for expatriates?
Nice housing, many homes near the beach with beautiful views. I do not have a beach view but am a 30-minute walk along the nicest walking path in town to the nearest beach so often jog there, and a five minute drive. Commutes to embassy range from 15-20 minutes to 45 minutes-60 minutes, depending on traffic and where you live. That being said, the entire island is only 7 miles by 21 miles, so this is not never-ending LA, ATL, or NY traffic. - May 2024
Gated communities (condos) with some stand-alone houses. The whole island is 7miles x 21 miles, so nothing is too far away. A four mile commute takes me 10 minutes by scooter, or 10-30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Parking is difficult to find and having your own spot can cost around US$1,200/year downtown, paid upfront. - Jun 2015
A mixture of one story houses, two story houses and two story townhouses all about 3 to 5 miles west of the Embassy. The majority but not all are in gated communities. Pools are available with most housing. Most people are happy with the size and quality of their housing. The two usual exceptions are people with dogs who wanted a yard and people whose taste in furniture doesn't match their landlord. Typical time to/from Embassy is 30-45 minutes but that can vary greatly depending on time of day/traffic. - May 2015
Housing is primarily single family homes and condos. You will either be in a gated community or in a residential neighborhood. If you're in a residential neighborhood you're more like to have a decent yard and maybe a pool, but security can be more of an issue. If you're in a gated community you'll be safer, but in more a townhome/apartment type environment. Most if not all of the homes in the Sandyport community have boat slips. Commutes to the embassy vary from 15 - 60 minutes depending on your location. Traffic is worst when school is in session and can double these times. - Jan 2011
Mix of single family homes and gated communities. Nicest embassy homes are on the canal in Sandy Port. Commute time is often an hour most days to go about 3 miles. There is only one road in and out of town. - Mar 2010
Housing varies. Many embassy families live in town houses or apartment. These are modern and U.S. style. About 25% of the houses are single-family dwellings with yards. But these units are also older and more prone to maintenance issues. The furniture is landlord provided so it ranges from ugly to great, with most being ok. - Feb 2009
Wide array of architectural styles and sizes. Bright colors are common outside and inside. - Dec 2008
