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Gig Harbor, WA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Stella

Cheapest neighborhoods in Gig Harbor?

It's a a small town city with about 12,202 people. The median home value here is around $686,000, which is pretty steep. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. ...

13 replies 2 upvotes housing
riley_native

Gig Harbor vs Orlando -which is better?

I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,097/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $106,042 in Gig Harbor. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot i...

1 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Natalie Garcia

Gig Harbor is underrated, change my mind

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $2,097 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective. Looking forward to hearing from you all....

6 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Allison Turner

What to expect moving to Gig Harbor?

Anyone else feel this way? The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? TIA!

15 replies 9 upvotes moving
Andrew S.

How is Gig Harbor for outdoor activities?

Random thought, It's a a small town city with about 12,202 people. The median home value here is around $686,000, which is pretty steep. With a population of 12,202, Gig Harbor is a small town. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no suga...

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Andrew S.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Gig Harbor

OK so I'm single, late 40s, and You can expect to pay around $2,097 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 12,202 people. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs ...

0 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Nora C.

Living in Gig Harbor -the reality

I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Gig Harbor sits at 128.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,097 for rent here. Rent is about $2,097/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better f...

3 replies 0 upvotes living
riley_native

Most overrated things about Gig Harbor

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Gig Harbor sits at 128.1 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has...

3 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
Julia Hernandez

What to expect moving to Gig Harbor?

Rent is about $2,097/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $2,097 for rent here. With a population of 12,202, Gig Harbor is a small town. Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. TIA...

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Lydia Torres

What's it really like living in Gig Harbor?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $686,000 on average. With a population of 12,202, Gig Harbor is a small town. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is def...

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