Resources

We work hard to give you everything you need for a successful, enjoyable real estate transaction.

We are happy to provide you with a few of the tools you need to prepare you for your move. Here you will find some of the most common links about the community of Gig Harbor and the surrounding areas, the Pacific Northwest and the Puget Sound Area.

We hope you find this information helpful and answer some of your questions you may have about, buying, selling, investing, staging, moving, and relocating in our communities. Once you’ve armed yourself with a little bit of knowledge and are ready to act, get us on your side for a smoother, faster, less stressful transaction.

Please don't hesitate to contact us for further assistance. We look forward to working for you!

Most Sincerely,

Suzan

Events Calendar

Key Peninsula Civic Organizations Calendar

Gig Harbor Events:

http://www.gigharborchamber.net/index.php/events/cat.listevents

Community Information

Gig Harbor is more vibrant than ever! There is always something exciting to do or see. Whether it is taking in a show, enjoying an outdoor festival, attending a community class, or simply hanging out and enjoying Gig Harbor’s unique culture. It is the people that make Gig Harbor special. This is a place to work, live and call home

“Houses can form a neighborhood but only people can make it a community."

Community is an essential part of family, of lifestyle, and of real estate.

Understanding local conditions in Gig Harbor is important when it comes to buying and selling real estate, but the neighborhood you choose can have a dramatic impact on all other aspects of your life as well.

Please feel free to browse through the complimentary Gig Harbor information I’ve provided.

When it’s time to move, to get a real estate representative on your side who has experience, Gig Harbor market knowledge, and the confidence to help you achieve your real estate goals. Enjoy! Suzan

Weather

Demographics

Average Seasonal Temperatures

Spring	55-65 degrees
Summer	70-80 degrees
Fall	55-65 degrees
Winter	40-50 degrees
Driest Month	July
Wettest Month	December
Average Rainfall	37 inches (less than New York, NY or Huoston, TX); 75% of which falls October through March

Area Facts

Altitude: sea level to 440 feet

Population
City of Gig Harbor: 6,500
Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula Area: 66,000
Pierce County: 674,000

Area code: (253)

ZIP codes (main): 98335, 98332, 98329
City of Gig Harbor:
Incorporated: 1946
Square miles: 4.14

Recreation
State Parks: 3
City Parks: 2
Swimming pools: 3
Public golf courses: 3
Soccer and ball fields, tennis courts, skateboard park, sailing club; Close to snow skiing (2 hours); Water sports include: scuba diving, sailing, kayaks, power boats, jet skis, wind surfing, water skiing.

Averages
Average home price: $474,620
Median home price:
(Existing homes) $392,500
Apartment rent: $575
Household income: $63,500 Average tax rate (per $1,000 assessed value): $12.25

Distances
Tacoma - 11 miles
Bremerton - 30 miles
Sea-Tac International Airport - 33 miles
Olympia (State Capital) - 45 miles
Seattle - 49 miles
Olympic National Park (Staircase Rapids Area) - 65 miles
Mt. Rainier (Paradise Area) - 83 miles
Mt. St. Helen's (Johnstons Ridge Area) - 141 miles
Portland - 146 miles

Utilities

CABLE TV

Comcast Cable
(877) 824-2288
www.comcast.com

DRIVER'S LICENSING

West Office
8313 27th Street West
University Place/Tacoma
(253) 543-3217

ELECTRIC

Peninsula Light Company
(253) 857-5950
www.penlight.org
Puget Sound Energy
(888) 225-5773
www.pse.com

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Emergency Calls
Dial 911
Gig Harbor Police Dept.
(253) 851-2236 (Business Calls)
Pierce Co. Sheriff
(253) 798-4941 (Business Calls)
(800) 562-9800 (Business Calls)
Forest Fire Reports Only
(800) 562-6010

GAS

Puget Sound Energy
(888) 225-5773
www.pse.com

INTERNET ACCESS

CenturyTel Communications
(800) 201-4099 (if calling from outside the local area)
8-1-1 (if calling from the local area)
www.centurytel.com
Comcast Cable
(877) 824-2288
www.comcast.com
Gig Harbor Online
(253) 858-7508
www.gigharbor.com
Harbornet
(253) 858-8839
harbornet.com

NEWSPAPER

The Peninsula Gateway
3555 Erickson Street
Gig Harbor
(253) 851-9921
www.gateline.com

PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY

Peninsula Branch
4424 Point Fosdick Drive, NW
Gig Harbor
(253) 851-3793
www.pcl.lib.wa.us
Key Center Branch
8905 Key Peninsula Hwy N
(253) 884-2242
www.pcl.lib.wa.us

RADIO STATION

KGHP
89.3, 89.9, 104.5 FM
(253) 857-3515

TELEPHONE

CenturyTel Communications
(800) 550-8110 (if calling from outside the local area)
8-1-1 (if calling from the local area)
www.centurytel.com

VEHICLE LICENSING

Peninsula Licensing Agency
3212 50th Street Court, NW
(253) 858-3773

WASTE & RECYCLING

American Disposal
(253) 857-2545

WATER & SEWER

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Call if you are unsure who is managing your water supply.
(253) 798-6470
Fox Island Mutual Water Association
(253) 549-2671
Gig Harbor City Water
(253) 851-8136
Peninsula Light Co.
Water Dept.
(253) 857-1511
www.penlight.org
Point Fosdick Water Company
(253) 884-9089
Raft Island Water Co.
(253) 265-2389
Rainier View Water Co.
(253) 537-6634
Stroh's Water Company Inc.
(253) 606-9277
Washington Water Service Co.
(253) 851-4060
www.wawater.com