Eviction Risk Score
Low
#24
of 39 WA counties
5.1 / 10
#24 of 39 counties in Washington for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
San Juan County, Washington Eviction Risk: Moderate
4 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Friday Harbor (5.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score5.1/ 10 · Moderate
Cities tracked4municipalities
Census tracts8scored
Population5kLiving in 4 cities
Income spent on rent30.6%avg renter household
Average rent$1,637/ month
How San Juan County ranks in Washington
Cost of living
Very High
#6
of 51 states (statewide)
107.0 index
Washington ranks #6 of 51 states on overall cost of living (7.0% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Very High
#6
of 51 states (statewide)
126.0 index
Washington ranks #6 of 51 states on housing services (26.0% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Elevated
#17
of 39 WA counties
30.3% of income
#17 of 39 counties in Washington on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in San Juan County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Friday Harbor | 2,728 | 5.4 | 31.6% | $1,696 | Dem |
| 002 | Roche Harbor | 778 | 4.7 | 24.0% | $1,764 | Dem |
| 003 | River Road | 756 | 4.6 | 32.8% | $1,413 | Dem |
| 004 | Jamestown | 390 | 4.6 | 32.8% | $1,413 | Dem |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
San Juan County spans 4 cities serving approximately 4,652 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.1/10. The county voted Democratic by 50.5 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Moderate
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/ 10 · Moderate
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Where eviction risk concentrates in San Juan County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about San Juan County
Q1
Is San Juan County landlord-friendly?
San Juan County is in the middle tier at 5.1/10. Risk varies city-by-city within the county.
Q2
What is the average rent in San Juan County?
Average gross rent in San Juan County runs $1,637/month across 4 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
Which city in San Juan County has the highest eviction risk?
The highest score in San Juan County is 5.4/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.