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Friday Harbor, Washington, in San Juan county, is 28 miles SW of Bellingham, Washington (center to center) and 71 miles NW of Seattle, Washington. The town contains a population of approximately 1,989.
In Friday Harbor, about 41% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Friday Harbor, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.
Friday Harbor has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.
In 2000, Friday Harbor had a median family income of $45,208. Interestingly, lots of people in Friday Harbor have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town. In Friday Harbor, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Friday Harbor favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $43,150. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Friday Harbor has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 47% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Friday Harbor are newer than those found in most places. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Friday Harbor, 68% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Friday Harbor -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.
Friday Harbor strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Friday Harbor to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes |  | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
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