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Market MapWashingtonSan Juan

San Juan County

WashingtonPopulation: 18,001
35
/100
Avoid
#0 of 0 counties
#32 in Washington (39 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$889,774
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$5,339/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
35/100
35
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
47/100

Based on -0.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
5/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-0.6% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
18,001
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year
  • −You rely on FHA-style financing: prices are stretched relative to local incomes
  • −You want a market with broad institutional consensus on fundamentals

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
ChelanWA
40$526,792$1,7473.98%AvoidView
WhatcomWA
40$600,648$2,0184.03%AvoidView
IslandWA
39$623,534$2,0153.88%AvoidView
SnohomishWA
37$739,453$2,1503.49%AvoidView
CurrentSan JuanWA
35$889,774Est. pending—Avoid
KingWA
34$841,149$2,2673.23%AvoidView

The Bottom Line

AvoidSan Juan may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

San Juan County in Washington scores 35/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like San Juan with stronger cash flow

  • Whatcom County for cash-flow rentals
  • Chelan County for cash-flow rentals
  • Island County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to San Juan

  • Chelan County, lower entry price
  • Whatcom County, lower entry price
  • Island County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • San Juan vs King for rentals
  • San Juan vs Snohomish for rentals
  • San Juan vs Island for rentals
All counties in Washington →

Rent vs buy in Washington cities

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