2024 Compare Cities Commuting:
Essex, IA vs Gig Harbor, WA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Gig Harbor is 10.3% longer than it is for residents of Essex.
- 429.3% more residents of Gig Harbor work from home compared to residents of Essex.
 Essex, IAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Commute Time182827
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 Commute Mode
 Essex, IAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Auto (alone)90.7%75.7%73.2%
 Carpool4.1%6.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.0%2.0%4.2%
 Bicycle0.0%0.0%0.5%
 Walk0.5%2.1%2.5%
 Work at Home2.5%13.0%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Essex, IAGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.7.0%5.2%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.11.5%11.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.40.9%17.3%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.7.8%5.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.6.2%13.3%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.10.1%8.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.11.2%13.7%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.0.0%2.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.3%2.2%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.0.6%9.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.1%8.0%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.3.4%3.8%2.9%
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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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Over 5 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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