SanJuan
7.1
High score (8-10)
San Juan County covering the San Juan Islands is one of the most socially distinctive places in Washington — Friday Harbor on San Juan Island has a concentrated population of wealthy retirees, successful professionals who've cashed out, artists, and seasonal workers from all over the world who crew boats and work in tourism, all compressed onto an island accessible only by ferry or floatplane. The archipelago setting means everyone who's there made a specific choice to be there, which creates an unusual social openness. The summer sailing culture brings affluent Pacific Northwest women on extended trips. If you can afford to be in the islands and have anything interesting to offer, the social return is very high per capita.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
San Juan County's year-round population is only about 17,000 and the social world contracts dramatically in winter — the summer crowd disappears and the year-round residents are a small, tight community where everyone knows everyone's business. Friday Harbor has good restaurants and a wine bar scene but in February it feels like a ghost town. The cost of living is among the highest in rural Washington. Summer is the play; winter is for locals only.
Lower score (below 6)
San Juan County in winter is extremely quiet and the small year-round population is deeply embedded in existing relationships. The seasonal worker population that creates summer social energy is gone. Ferry access means weather delays are a real logistical problem. The high cost of accommodation and the limited social infrastructure in winter make it a poor choice for someone trying to meet people off-season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in SanJuan, Washington?
$40k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in SanJuan, Washington?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in SanJuan, Washington?
21% men have degree
What's the average male height in SanJuan, Washington?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in SanJuan, Washington?
Local women avg 29.3