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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.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Gig Harbor Comparison Table
| 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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 151 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 $820,740.
The median income in Gig Harbor is $118,395.
Gig Harbor's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gig Harbor Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gig Harbor | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 248 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gig Harbor, WA Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Gig Harbor Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gig Harbor
The current population in Gig Harbor is 12,424. The population has increased 74.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,424 | 1.8% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gig Harbor
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Gig Harbor is:
79.1% White with 9,829 White residents.
0.7% African American with 92 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 33 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 312 Asian residents.
0.9% Hawaiian with 118 Hawaiian residents.
1.8% Other with 219 Other residents.
8.8% Two Or More with 1,088 Two Or More residents.
5.9% Hispanic with 733 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gig Harbor | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.8% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gig Harbor
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Gig Harbor is 53.1% female with 6,592 female residents.
Gig Harbor is 46.9% male with 5,832 male residents.
| Gender | Gig Harbor | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gig Harbor for adults over 25
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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.
10.0% of adults in Gig Harbor completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Gig Harbor completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Gig Harbor completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Gig Harbor completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Gig Harbor completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gig Harbor | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gig Harbor, Washington
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6.4% of households in Gig Harbor earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Gig Harbor earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.7% of households in Gig Harbor earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.4% of households in Gig Harbor earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.1% of households in Gig Harbor earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.9% of households in Gig Harbor earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.6% of households in Gig Harbor earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.2% of households in Gig Harbor earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.0% of households in Gig Harbor earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.9% of households in Gig Harbor earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gig Harbor | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.4% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.1% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.9% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.2% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.0% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.9% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
