Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Gig Harbor, WA
About Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor (Lushootseed: txʷaalqəɬ) is both a bay and a waterfront city (2020 pop. 12,029) on Puget Sound that bills itself as "the Maritime City" — a working harbor with boutiques, fine dining, and a historic waterfront that has made it a popular tourist destination (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). It sits on SR-16 about 6 miles from I-5, across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Home prices in Gig Harbor
Home prices in Gig Harbor vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Gig Harbor
- Gig Harbor waterfront / Skansie Brothers Park — the historic harbor with the Waterfront Farmers Market.
- Cushman Trail — the area's signature paved trail.
- Kopachuck and Joemma Beach state parks — nearby waterfront parks.
- Uptown Gig Harbor — the hilltop shopping district.
- Eddon Boat Park and Donkey Creek Park.
Commuting from Gig Harbor
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 55–70 minutes via SR-16, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and I-5 (approximate). Note the eastbound Narrows Bridge toll — a real daily commuter cost.
- Commute into downtown Tacoma: approximately 20–25 minutes via SR-16 (about 20 minutes on most mornings per themovegenie.com; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Gig Harbor
Public schools: Peninsula School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Gig Harbor FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Gig Harbor, WA?
Home prices in Gig Harbor vary by neighborhood and property type. Price snapshot unavailable - How is the commute from Gig Harbor, WA?
Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 55–70 minutes via SR-16, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and I-5 (approximate). Note the eastbound Narrows Bridge toll — a real daily commuter cost. - Which school district serves Gig Harbor, WA?
Gig Harbor is served by Peninsula School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.