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City of Gig Harbor, Washington

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About homes in Gig Harbor

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Gig Harbor in Pierce County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1998Median year built1U.S. 1980
24%Built before 1980136% built since 2010
1998Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1998
60%Detached single-family122% in 5+ unit buildings
62%Owner-occupied164% statewide
$767kMedian home value1Washington median $565k

The median home in the city of Gig Harbor was built in 1998, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Washington median of 1985. That is newer than the Pierce County median of 1986.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Gig Harbor's housing is recent: only 24% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 36% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 36%, dates from 2010 or later. That makes it an older stock than Pierce County as a whole (42% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 2010s onward most systems are still inside a manufacturer warranty, which is checked before any repair quote.

Owner-occupied and rented homes in Gig Harbor are of similar age: median build years 1998 and 1998.1 Gig Harbor has a mixed housing stock: 60% detached houses, 10% attached or townhouse units and 22% in buildings of five or more units.1 62% of occupied homes in Gig Harbor are owner-occupied, in line with the Washington share of 64%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Gig Harbor is valued at $767,100 (ACS), above the Washington median of $564,600. Within Pierce County the median is $526,600, so Gig Harbor sits above it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Hot days are uncommon: about 4 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 39 inches, with 6 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 4,376 heating degree days against 265 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Gig Harbor is about 3 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. Gig Harbor sits in IECC climate zone 4C (Marine).6 Building permits in Gig Harbor are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Gig Harbor housing units by year built
Before 19402.4%
1940-19592.2%
1960-197919.2%
1980-199930.3%
2000-200910.3%
2010 or later35.7%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap, 15.3 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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Gig Harbor questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Gig Harbor, WA?

Most home remodeling projects in Gig Harbor, WA land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Gig Harbor?

The median home in the city of Gig Harbor was built in 1998, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Washington median of 1985. That is newer than the Pierce County median of 1986. Most of Gig Harbor's housing is recent: only 24% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 36% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 36%, dates from 2010 or later. That makes it an older stock than Pierce County as a whole (42% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Gig Harbor climate like for exterior work?

The Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Hot days are uncommon: about 4 days a year reach 90°F. Annual precipitation is about 39 inches, with 6 days a year bringing an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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