Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Gig Harbor, WA vs Port Townsend, WA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Gig Harbor is 62.5% younger than the median age of a home in Port Townsend.
 Gig Harbor, WAPort Townsend, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age24  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$579,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock74.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.149.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.2$11.0
 Homes Owned59.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented34.5%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Gig Harbor, WAPort Townsend, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,210$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,410  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,400$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,970  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,240$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,290  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Gig Harbor, WAPort Townsend, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock6.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.2%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Gig Harbor, WAPort Townsend, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock4.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9994.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock25.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99918.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock16.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99913.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.9%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Gig Harbor, WAPort Townsend, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock13.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196914.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock17.3%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews
George · Lincolnshire, IL
Died and Went to Heaven!
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

   |    Reply
White · Port Orchard, WA
Great
Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

   |    Reply
George · Lincolnshire, IL
Paradise!
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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gig Harbor

See all reviews
Reviews for Port Townsend    8 Reviews
Scott · Seattle, WA
Charming, unique, artsy, friendly, and beautiful!
Over 2 years ago

We live a little over an hour away and absolutely love Port Townsend and the surrounding areas. There are a lot of surprises. There are great places to eat, live music,  More

   |    Reply
Richard L. · Shoreline, WA
Lovely. Quaint. Breathtaking Water Views.
Over 4 years ago

I loved living in Port Townsend for about 20 years. It’s a quiet and safe town with several festivals, art, music, and more. The main economy is centered around tourism  More

   |    Reply
Donald · Sequim, WA
Fake People Pining For The Tourist Dollar.
Over 4 years ago

Transplant Californians are selling their shacks for a million, and purchasing homes here for twice what they should cost due to supply and demand. Port Townsend is a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Port Townsend

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 San Jacinto, CaliforniaAlhambra, CaliforniaCompare
 Eagle Mountain, UtahHuntsville, AlabamaCompare
 Fairhope, AlabamaAustell, GeorgiaCompare
 Gresham, OregonMadison Heights, MichiganCompare
 Winchester, VirginiaHinesville, GeorgiaCompare
 Sebastian, FloridaProvo, UtahCompare
 Greenville, IndianaPocatello, IdahoCompare
 Friday Harbor, WashingtonSan Juan Capistrano, CaliforniaCompare
 Malone, New YorkWausau, WisconsinCompare
 Prescott, ArizonaAlpine, ArizonaCompare

Learn More About Gig Harbor, Washington
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Port Townsend, Washington
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.