At a Glance
Median Income
$106,042
$62,632 per capita
Home Value
$686,000
Zillow: $810,287
Median Rent
$2,097/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
4,089/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.6%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Gig Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gig Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gig Harbor a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gig Harbor residents earn a median household income of $106,042 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,632. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gig Harbor is $686,000 , 143% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $810,287. Median rent is $2,097/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Gig Harbor reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,089/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.6% of adults in Gig Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gig Harbor has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population12,202
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density2,068/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,042
Per Capita$62,632
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B
Home Value$686,000
Rent$2,097
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$810,287
Housing Units5,332
Rent Burden35.1%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property4,089/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault64/100K
Burglary403/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation295 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.6%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Gig Harbor was founded in 1946.
The median home in Gig Harbor was built in 1997.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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