Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) F
Devoted Kiss Cafe
Coffee Shop
Java & Clay Cafe
Coffee Shop
Drive Thru Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cutter's Point Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cutters Point Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cutter's Point Coffee
Coffee Shop
Owen Beach Snackhouse
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Harbor History Museum
Museum
Woodstock Gift Gallery
Art Gallery
Galaxy Theatres LLC
Cinema
The Mountaineer Tree
Attraction
Food and Drink (28) F
Harbor Taproom
Bar
7 Seas Brewing Taproom
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Wet Coast Brewing Company
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Kinza Teriyaki
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Yo G's Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Panda Express
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Emerald City Smoothie
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Korean Tae Kwon Do
Gym
Innovative Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Susanne’s Bakery
Bakery
The Harbor General Store
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Local Boys Taproom
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Donkey Creek Park
Park
Peninsula Recreation Area
Park
Austin Park
Park
Eddon Boat Park
Park
Wilkinson Farm Park
Park
Ancich Waterfront Park
Park
Skanskie Brothers Park
Park
Crescent Creek Park
Park
McCormick Forest Park
Park
Russel Investments Business Park
Park
Civic Center Green
Park
Grandview Forest Park
Park
Shaw Park
Park
Sehmel Homestead Park
Park
Sunrise Beach Park
Park
Evergreen Park
Park
Cushman Trailhead Park
Park
Sea Cliff Country & Riding Club Beach Park
Park
Westside Neighborhood Park
Park
Wollochet Bay Estuary
Park
Wollochet Bay Estuary
Park
Spring Beach
Park
Harbor Family Park
Park
Point Defiance Park
Park
Shops (89) C+
Gig Harbor Cabinets
Furniture
Beach Basket Gift, Clothing & Christmas Shop
Gift Shop
Finholm's Market
Convenience Store
Sea Hags
Gift Shop
Envoy Mortgage
Convenience Store
Bellas Kitchen & Home
Gift Shop
Sea Hags Fine Art, Gifts & Costal Decor
Gift Shop
Voodoo Vapors
Convenience Store
Hey, Darlin’
Gift Shop
Gig Harbor Book Company
Books
Dolly Mama Too
Gift Shop
Waterfront Natural Market
Convenience Store
Nancy's Quilt Shop and Nancy's Longarm
Fabric
Williams Flower & Gift
Florist
Jax Salon & Spa
Beauty
Treasures 4 Humanity
Clothing
Maritime Jewelers
Fashion
No Dearth of Books
Books
Green Cottage Pets
Pets
Tickled Pink
Gift Shop
Alinda Morris Interior Design
Interior Decoration
Critter Clippers
Pets
Peninsula Eye Clinic
Optician
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Harbor Barber
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Gig Harbor.
Public Transit Stops (40)
Stops & Stations A+
Trolley Stop
Bus Stop
Kimball Dr P&R Bay 4
Bus Stop
Kimball Dr P&R
Bus Stop
Purdy Park and Ride
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Gig Harbor is 152/100 - which is 29% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Gig Harbor crime rates are 6,308 per 100k, which is 69% higher than Washington
Property Crime
6,065 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
244 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in Gig Harbor is $84,861 - which is 35% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$84,861 A
Unemployment Rate
0.7% A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Gig Harbor Family Dental
Dentist
Richard Coyner DDS. Family Dentistry
Dentist
Sunrise Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Harbor Hill Dentistry (Kim Rioux, DDS)
Dentist
Savon Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Saint Anthony Hospital
Hospital
Pierce County Fire Station
Fire Station
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Pacific Dental
Dentist
Cascade Eye & Skin Center
Doctor
Olympic Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Peninsula Family Medical Center
Doctor
Saint Anthony Prompt Care
Clinic
MultiCare Gig Harbor Urgent Care
Clinic
Artondale Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Gig Harbor home prices are $509,800 - which is 89% higher than Washington
Home Price
$509,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
32% A+
Home Affordability
6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Gig Harbor graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
65% C+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (14) F
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Discovery Elementary School
St Nicholas Catholic School
Harbor Christian Schools
Hosanna Christian School
Artondale Elementary School
Harbor Heights Elementary School
Goodman Middle School
Purdy Elementary School
Lighthouse Christian School
Gig Harbor Academy
High Schools (4) A
Henderson Bay Alt High School
Gig Harbor High
Harbor Christian Schools
Peninsula High School
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ratings A+

Gig Harbor has an overall rating of 86% from 7 reviews.
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User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A+
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Gig Harbor, WA Area Guide

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  • Gig Harbor has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Gig Harbor crime rates are 69% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Gig Harbor is 29% higher than the Washington average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Gig Harbor? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Donkey Creek Park
      Peninsula Recreation Area
      Austin Park
      Eddon Boat Park
      Wilkinson Farm Park
      Ancich Waterfront Park
      Skanskie Brothers Park
      Crescent Creek Park

      Entertainment

      Harbor History Museum
      Woodstock Gift Gallery
      Galaxy Theatres LLC
      The Mountaineer Tree

      Food & Drink

      Harbor Taproom
      7 Seas Brewing Taproom
      Burger King
      Wet Coast Brewing Company
      Subway
      Kinza Teriyaki
      McDonald's
      MOD Pizza

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Gig Harbor? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Gig Harbor.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Gig Harbor? The cost of living in Gig Harbor is 152/100 - which is 29% higher than Washington.
      Gig Harbor
      152

      52% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Gig Harbor? Gig Harbor crime rates are 6,308, which are 69% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      6,308 per 100k people

      171% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      171% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      49%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Gig Harbor? The median income in Gig Harbor is $84,861 which is 35% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $84,86153% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,04871% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      85% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Gig Harbor a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Saint Anthony Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Olympic Pharmacy
      Savon Pharmacy
      Bartell Drugs
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Peninsula Family Medical Center
      Cascade Eye & Skin Center

      A- Housing

      What are Gig Harbor home prices? Gig Harbor home prices are $509,800 - which is 89% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $509,800176% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,48356% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Gig Harbor have good schools? The Gig Harbor graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      36% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      24% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Gig Harbor a good place to live? Gig Harbor has an overall rating of 86% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      7 total surveys

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