Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
29%
Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,859
Population
14,037
Renter Mix
34% Rent
The perfect location on Puget Sound
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Schools
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Outdoors
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Waterfront
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Gig Harbor is a small Puget Sound city that has masterfully managed the transition from manufacturing hub to residential community. As a popular destination for regional tourism, Gig Harbor has no shortage of restaurants, breweries, performance venues, and community events to keep residents busy—the waterfront area in particular is a prime spot for fine dining. On a good day, Tacoma is just a five-minute drive across the Narrows Bridge, and Seattle is just an hour’s drive north from there. The stunningly gorgeous forests and mountains of the Olympic Peninsula are easily accessible for weekend excursions as well.
Explore the City
Gig Harbor is a nature lover's paradise.
Metropolitan Market is a popular Gig Harbor choice for grocery shopping.
The Bogue Viewing Platform in Gig Harbor, WA is a popular amongst locals.
Among waterfront restaurants there are also inland options for food in this area.
A bench at Skansie Bros Park overlooking the marina.
A statute of an old fishing boat sits at the Maritime Pier in Gig Harbor, WA.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$119,223
Average: $145,813
Education
5,348
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,120
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gig Harbor has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Gig Harbor, WA is $1,839 for one bedroom, $2,120 for two bedrooms, and $2,664 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gig Harbor has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,839/month
728 Sq Ft
House
$4,219/month
1,649 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gig Harbor, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
484 Students
Public
Grades K-5
457 Students
Public
Grades K-5
316 Students
Public
Grades K-5
473 Students
Harbor Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
433 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
462 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
596 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
459 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,435 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,372 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harbor History Museum
- Sunrise Beach
- Kopachuck State Park
- Point Defiance Park
- Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.