Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Key Center, WA
$613,200Median home value
Pierce CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Key Center
Key Center is the commercial hub of the Key Peninsula in Pierce County, home to about 3,500 people. Its small town center serves the peninsula's waterfront neighborhoods and state parks. Gig Harbor is 20 minutes north across the Purdy Spit.
Home prices in Key Center
The median home value in Key Center is $613,200.
Top places in Key Center
- Penrose Point State Park — waterfront camping and trails.
- Joemma Beach State Park — nearby on the peninsula.
- Key Peninsula's shoreline parks — public beach access.
- Downtown Gig Harbor — waterfront dining 20 minutes north.
Commuting from Key Center
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (~60 min).
- WA-16 connects via Purdy to Gig Harbor and Tacoma.
- No commuter rail; Pierce Transit bus service.
Key Center FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Key Center, WA?
The median home value in Key Center is $613,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Key Center, WA?
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (~60 min).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.