Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Wauna, WA
$503,300Median home value
Pierce CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Wauna
Wauna is a waterfront community on the Key Peninsula's Henderson Bay side, a quiet collection of beach homes, marinas, and forested lots 15 minutes from Gig Harbor. It's affordable Puget Sound waterfront living with Tacoma and the Narrows Bridge close by.
Home prices in Wauna
The median home value in Wauna is $503,300.
Top places in Wauna
- Henderson Bay — kayaking and beachcombing at the community's doorstep.
- Penrose Point State Park — 165 acres of beach and forest, 10 minutes south.
- Downtown Gig Harbor — the historic waterfront, 15 minutes east.
- Joemma Beach State Park — picnicking on the Case Inlet side.
- Tacoma — 30 minutes east across the Narrows Bridge.
- Seattle — about an hour northeast.
Commuting from Wauna
- Tacoma is about 30 minutes east via the Narrows Bridge.
- Sea-Tac Airport is roughly 60 minutes northeast.
- Gig Harbor (15 minutes) covers groceries, dining, and services.
Wauna FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wauna, WA?
The median home value in Wauna is $503,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Wauna, WA?
Tacoma is about 30 minutes east via the Narrows Bridge.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.