Just moved to St. Martin, any tips?

Carson Jan 18, 2025

spot on

38 upvotes

Helen C. Jan 10, 2025

Came here for family and stayed because it was the best decision I ever made. The food scene is honestly average and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

28 upvotes

Everly R. Jan 18, 2025

Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want safety, then yeah this place is great. But if cost of living matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.

4 upvotes

Kayden Murphy Jan 26, 2025

OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a physical therapist, 40, moved here 2 years ago from Phoenix. I've lived in Uptown and South, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Low crime in most neighborhoods
2. Good airport with direct flights
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Not a lot of cultural diversity
3. The outdoor recreation situation is reasonable and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Uptown: Great for retirees. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- South: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Phoenix, everything felt hit or miss. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $60K-$140K here.

**Final verdict:**
Feel free to reach out with questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.

4 upvotes

Lucy Morris Jan 11, 2025

thanks for sharing

2 upvotes