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Gig Harbor, WA vs Emmett, ID

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- Household income in Emmett, is 48% less than it is in Gig Harbor and is 38% below the National Average.
- Gig Harbor unemployment rate is 6.8%.
- Emmett unemployment rate is 5.0%.
 Gig Harbor, WAEmmett, IDUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock3.1%1.6%
 Future Job Growth41.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock6.9%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$54,456  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$50,139$69,021
 Family Median Income$123,203  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Gig Harbor, WAEmmett, IDUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock12.6%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K3.4%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock17.5%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.6%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock4.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K4.5%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock11.7%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.2%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock14.1%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K9.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock3.8%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Gig Harbor, WAEmmett, IDUnited States
 Management, business, finance18.1%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock1.6%6.5%
 Community, social services1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.0%1.2%
 Education, library5.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology16.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.6%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement3.0%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock5.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.9%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support16.5%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock2.4%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.7%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock12.1%13.1%
Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 5 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 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 7 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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Reviews for Emmett    8 Reviews

I strongly recommend that instead of choosing Emmett, you consider choosing Boise if you really want to move to Idaho. If you're flexible, better yet choose western  More

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Over 7 years ago

Emmett, Idaho is the best place to live because the people are super friendly, willing to help if your in need, happy, stress free. It’s beautiful scenery is gorgeous.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I don't know what Edward is talking about, this town is clean, downtown is cute and the people are friendly. Granted there aren't many jobs right in Emmett, but Boise  More

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