Gig Harbor, WA
Situated in the Pierce County, Gig Harbor is one of the most popular tourist destination in the state of Washington. Gig Harbor is a pleasant waterfront village usually described as the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula.
Due to the unique view of Mount Rainier, Gig Harbor often appears in many travel guides and calendars all over the world!
Living in Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor is also known as the Maritime Village thanks to the nautical lifestyle and fishing-village character with strong Scandinavian and Croatian heritage. Residents love the village for its quiet and relaxing atmosphere and the visitors enjoy the scenery and the variety of attractions Gig Harbor has to offer.
Gig Harbor’s convenient location provides a great amount of recreational opportunities like boating, kayaking or sailing. The village also charms with the abundance of waterfront restaurants where any dining experience is truly amazing when combined with breathtaking views of Olympic Peninsula waters and the snow-capped peak of Mount Rainier. Gig Harbor is also filled with art galleries, upscale shops and boutiques and throughout the season there are various festivals and events held in the area.
Some of the most significant locations and events in Gig Harbor, WA:
- Healthy Harbor- an umbrella program which embraces many events, festivals and ideas targeted towards making Gig Harbor a healthy place to live, work and visit;
- Gig Harbor Farmer’s Market – a unique marketplace offering a great choice of fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables, food, woodcrafts, jewelry and many other handcrafted merchandise;
- The Tides Tavern- one of the oldest dining places in the region offering great food and drinks, visited by people from around the world. Visitors are welcome to come by boat!
Gig Harbor Real Estate
Those interested in residential real estate in Gig Harbor will find many types and styles of homes for sale in Gig Harbor, as well as community events of interest and local amenities unique to the Gig Harbor area. Others may enjoy outdoor activities and the family friendly atmosphere of Gig Harbor.
If you are considering buying property in Gig Harbor, planning to relocate, looking for Gig Harbor homes for sale, or looking for any other information about real estate in Gig Harbor, or the surrounding areas, you have come to the right place.
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• Median family income (per year) - $70,153
• Median age - 42.4
• Air quality index (% of days AQI ranked as good) - 71,2%
• Median commute time (in minutes) - 36
• Movie theaters – 3
• Public golf courses – 3
If you are interested in living in the beautiful area of Gig Harbor and Gig Harbor homes you are welcome to contact your Gig Harbor EXCLUSIVE Buyer’s Agency.
