Living in Friday Harbor, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Friday Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Friday Harbor has 2,728 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $80,378 (18% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $570,400, the median rent is $1,696/month.
Friday Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 2,728
- Median age
- 42.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $80,378State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $570,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,696/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 59%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.3%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Friday Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Washington median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Friday Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Friday Harbor the median home value is $570,400, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,696 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,348 a month in housing costs.
Friday Harbor median household income
The median household income in Friday Harbor is $80,378 and the income per person is $49,367. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Friday Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,442
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
- Renter-occupied
- 41%
- Vacant
- 14.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.15
Friday Harbor demographics
- Population
- 2,728
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 1,227
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Friday Harbor ›
Education in Friday Harbor
35.3% of adults 25 and older in Friday Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Friday Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.7%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 8.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Friday Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor | 2,728 | $80,378 | $570,400 | $1,696 |
| Roche Harbor | 778 | $94,167 | $902,000 | $1,764 |
| Anacortes | 17,966 | $91,951 | $696,700 | $1,702 |
| Whidbey Island Station | 2,027 | $45,625 | — | $1,875 |
| Oak Harbor | 24,362 | $76,084 | $461,200 | $1,645 |
| Coupeville | 1,980 | $81,625 | $561,000 | $1,063 |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 3,754 | $76,019 | $547,100 | $1,496 |
| Jamestown | 390 | $80,833 | $481,100 | — |
| Ferndale | 15,999 | $87,579 | $549,300 | $1,477 |
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What is the median household income in Friday Harbor, WA?
The median household income in Friday Harbor is $80,378, 18% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Friday Harbor?
The median home value in Friday Harbor is $570,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Friday Harbor?
The median gross rent in Friday Harbor is $1,696 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Friday Harbor, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Washington median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Friday Harbor?
The median age in Friday Harbor is 42.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Friday Harbor?
The average commute to work in Friday Harbor is 10 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Friday Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Friday Harbor is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Friday Harbor?
35.3% of adults in Friday Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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