Friday Harbor, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · San Juan County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,685 Population 1,226/sq mi density
$69,954 Median Income $44,764 per capita
$515,000 Home Value $884,213 Zillow
$1,571 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,954 median income, 2.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$515,000 home value, $1,571/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Friday Harbor, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,954
7% below
$44,764 per capita
Home Value
$515,000
83% above
Zillow: $884,213
Median Rent
$1,571/mo
35% above
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
8% above
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
18% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Friday Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Friday Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
93%
Home Value
183%
Rent
135%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Friday Harbor a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Friday Harbor residents earn a median household income of $69,954 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,764. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Friday Harbor is $515,000 , 83% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $884,213. Median rent is $1,571/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

36.4% of adults in Friday Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Friday Harbor has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,685
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,226/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,954
Per Capita$44,764
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,233M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

C+
Home Value$515,000
Rent$1,571
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$884,213
Housing Units1,397
Rent Burden33.5%

Health

Obesity26.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death3,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain18.5 in/yr
Elevation77 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute11 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Friday Harbor was founded in 1845.
The median home in Friday Harbor was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.539 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.