Life in Gig Harbor research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Gig Harbor over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gig Harbor:
The population in Gig Harbor is 12,202.
The median home value in Gig Harbor is $819,308.
The median income in Gig Harbor is $106,042.
The cost of living in Gig Harbor is 154 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Gig Harbor is $2,097.
The unemployment rate in Gig Harbor is 2.6%.
The poverty rate in Gig Harbor is 5.8%.
The average high in Gig Harbor is 59.9° and the average low is 42.5°.
Crime in Gig Harbor summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gig Harbor. Key points include:
There were 405 total crimes in Gig Harbor in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gig Harbor is 3,167.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gig Harbor is 203.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gig Harbor is 2,964.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gig Harbor is 49.48% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gig Harbor / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 405 | 3,167.8 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 26 | 203.4 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 12 | 93.9 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 70.4 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 379 | 2,964.4 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 33 | 258.1 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 305 | 2,385.6 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 41 | 320.7 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Gig Harbor summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gig Harbor. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gig Harbor is 154 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gig Harbor is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gig Harbor is $819,308.
The median income in Gig Harbor is $106,042.
| Living Expense | Gig Harbor | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 118 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 127 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 241 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Gig Harbor is 59.9° and the average low is 42.5°.
There are 103.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.6 inches of precipitation each year with 9.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gig Harbor |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 103.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.0 |
The current population in Gig Harbor is 12,202. The population has increased 71.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,202 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 11,917 | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 11,505 | 11.9% |
| 2020 | 10,280 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 9,854 | 5.0% |
| 2018 | 9,382 | 8.4% |
| 2017 | 8,651 | 4.1% |
| 2016 | 8,307 | 4.9% |
| 2015 | 7,918 | 3.9% |
| 2014 | 7,620 | 3.4% |
| 2013 | 7,367 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 7,239 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 7,128 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 7,102 | - |
80.7% White with 9,849 White residents.
0.6% African American with 79 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 83 American Indian residents.
3.1% Asian with 383 Asian residents.
0.8% Hawaiian with 95 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 77 Other residents.
8.2% Two Or More with 998 Two Or More residents.
5.2% Hispanic with 638 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gig Harbor | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.7% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.6% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 8.2% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Gig Harbor is 55.2% female with 6,733 female residents.
Gig Harbor is 44.8% male with 5,469 male residents.
| Gender | Gig Harbor | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.8% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Gig Harbor completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Gig Harbor completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Gig Harbor completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Gig Harbor completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Gig Harbor completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Gig Harbor completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Gig Harbor completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Gig Harbor completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Gig Harbor completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gig Harbor | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.8% of households in Gig Harbor earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Gig Harbor earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.0% of households in Gig Harbor earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.4% of households in Gig Harbor earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in Gig Harbor earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.6% of households in Gig Harbor earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.9% of households in Gig Harbor earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.1% of households in Gig Harbor earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.4% of households in Gig Harbor earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.7% of households in Gig Harbor earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gig Harbor | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.4% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.1% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.4% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.7% | 17.2% | 12.6% |