San Juan County, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
18,266 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,682 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$726,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$811 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,174 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 40
Feb 2 1 41
Mar 3 1 45
Apr 2 0 48
May 2 0 54
Jun 2 0 57
Jul 1 0 62
Aug 1 0 62
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 5 1 44
Dec 3 2 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 64%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WA State Legislative District 40, WA State Legislative District 40, WA
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Schools

Friday Harbor Middle School
4 miles, E • 3.7 star
Griffin Bay School
4 miles, E • 3.2 star

Colleges

Northwest Indian College
30 miles, E • 1 star
Peninsula College
31 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Bellingham Technical College
32 miles, E • 2.3 star
Western Washington University
32 miles, E • 2.8 star

Hospitals

Island Hospital
22 miles, SE • 4.1 star
NH Oak Harbor
23 miles, SE
Whidbeyhealth Medical Center
28 miles, S • 3.2 star

Airports

Bellingham International Airport
32 miles, E • 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
203 miles, S • 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
242 miles, SE • 1 star