Choosing a Bahamas island: prices and trade-offs
By the BahaRealty.com editorial team · Updated 2026-09-27
Start with how you will use the home
A primary residence, a family second home and a rental investment point to different islands. Airlift, schools, marinas, hospitals and rental demand matter as much as the beach.
What sold in Q2 2026
Across the islands tracked, 126 homes closed in Q2 2026 at a median of $640,000. New Providence led with 71 sales at a $600,000 median. Eleuthera had the highest median at $2.15M, Exuma $1.43M, Abaco $1.18M and Grand Bahama $475,000.
Rental potential
In 2025, average nightly rates were about $297 in Nassau, $742 in Exuma and $1,100 in Hope Town, Abaco, with estimated annual revenue of roughly $42,300, $102,700 and $151,700 per property.
Sources
General information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm details with a licensed Bahamian attorney.