Living in Gig Harbor, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gig Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Gig Harbor has 12,424 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $118,395 (21% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $767,100, the median rent is $2,301/month.
Gig Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 12,424
- Median age
- 46.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $118,395State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $767,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,301/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Gig Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gig Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gig Harbor the median home value is $767,100, 131% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,301 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,844 a month in housing costs.
Gig Harbor median household income
The median household income in Gig Harbor is $118,395 and the income per person is $66,028. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Gig Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,660
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.29
Gig Harbor demographics
- Population
- 12,424
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 30.6%
- Households
- 5,299
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gig Harbor ›
Education in Gig Harbor
52.1% of adults 25 and older in Gig Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 23.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gig Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Drive alone
- 62.8%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Gig Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gig Harbor | 12,424 | $118,395 | $767,100 | $2,301 |
| Rosedale | 4,208 | $158,800 | $887,600 | $2,875 |
| Canterwood | 2,971 | $159,808 | $892,400 | — |
| Maplewood | 5,803 | $135,943 | $708,300 | $2,000 |
| Artondale | 14,073 | $149,302 | $734,400 | $2,251 |
| Wollochet | 6,689 | $149,271 | $889,900 | $1,915 |
| Purdy | 1,344 | $91,204 | $358,600 | $2,584 |
| Wauna | 4,805 | $103,250 | $503,300 | $1,602 |
| Ruston | 1,245 | $116,331 | $912,700 | $2,598 |
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What is the median household income in Gig Harbor, WA?
The median household income in Gig Harbor is $118,395, 21% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gig Harbor?
The median home value in Gig Harbor is $767,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Gig Harbor?
The median gross rent in Gig Harbor is $2,301 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Gig Harbor, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Gig Harbor?
The median age in Gig Harbor is 46.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Gig Harbor?
The average commute to work in Gig Harbor is 32 minutes; 24.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gig Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Gig Harbor is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gig Harbor?
52.1% of adults in Gig Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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