Washington
Friday Harbor is a small town in Washington with a population of 2,685. Residents earn $69,954 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Friday Harbor receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Friday Harbor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Friday Harbor is $69,954, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Friday Harbor is $515,000, making it a premium housing market at 83% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,571 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Friday Harbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 90.8% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.2% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,954 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,764 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,023 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $119,236 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,049 |
| County GDP | $1,233M |
| Restaurants | 103 |
| Healthcare | 71 |
| Retail | 106 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,518 |
| 201% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.04% |
| Commute Time | 11.1 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
| Census Median | $515,000 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $842,566 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,571 |
| 35% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,518 |
| 201% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.04% |
| Obesity | 26.4% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.2% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 64.7% |
| Premature Death | 3,315/100K |
| Exercise Access | 81.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.5 inches |
| 51% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 77 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5339°N, 123.0190°W |
| County FIPS | 53055 |
Winner: Democrat by 51.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.4% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,226/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 71 |
| Restaurants | 103 |
| Retail Stores | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 11.1 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |