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Gig Harbor, Washington, in Pierce county, is 8 miles NW of Tacoma, Washington (center to center) and 22 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. The city is located in the Tacoma metropolitan area. Gig Harbor has a population of 6,465.
In Gig Harbor, about 56% of adults are married. Gig Harbor offers a lot of one-person housing.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Gig Harbor if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Gig Harbor had a median family income of $57,587. People in Gig Harbor generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Gig Harbor than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Gig Harbor, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Gig Harbor. This city has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Gig Harbor gave more campaign money ($78,314) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 56% of the housing units in Gig Harbor. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Gig Harbor is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Gig Harbor, 85% of commuters drive to work.
Gig Harbor strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 11% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Gig Harbor to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Age of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married |  | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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