How long is the commute from Gig Harbor, WA?
Workers who live in Gig Harbor, WA take an average of 32.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
24.1% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.3 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Gig Harbor get to work
| Means of transportation | Gig Harbor | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.8% (±5.1 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±2.8 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±3.2 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.1% (±4.6 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Gig Harbor, the average commute is not measurably different from Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gig Harbor, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Pierce County (2.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pierce County, Gig Harbor ranks 30 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 109 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gig Harbor
| Vehicles available | Gig Harbor | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±1.5 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% (±4.8 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% (±5.5 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.7% (±3.8 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Gig Harbor, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Pierce County (5.4%).
It is also lower than in Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gig Harbor
| Gig Harbor | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.1% (±4.6 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.0 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±1.9 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gig Harbor, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pierce County (94.6%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gig Harbor
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gig Harbor | — | 32.3 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Rosedale | 1.5 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Canterwood | 2.6 mi | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Maplewood | 3.1 mi | 32.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Artondale | 3.4 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wollochet | 4.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Purdy | 4.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Wauna | 4.5 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ruston | 5.0 mi | 34.2 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rosedale, WA (22.8 minutes), Wollochet, WA (24.8 minutes), Purdy, WA (21.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Ruston | 34.2 minutes (±7.5) |
| 25 | South Hill | 33.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 26 | Maplewood | 32.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 27 (tie) | Clover Creek | 32.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 27 (tie) | Midland | 32.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 29 (tie) | Alderton | 32.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 29 (tie) | Gig Harbor | 32.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 31 (tie) | Bonney Lake | 32.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 31 (tie) | Buckley | 32.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 33 | Prairie Heights | 31.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 34 | Waller | 31.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 35 (tie) | North Puyallup | 31.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Puyallup | 31.4 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Gig Harbor
How long is the average commute in Gig Harbor?
Workers who live in Gig Harbor, WA take an average of 32.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gig Harbor without a car?
3.2% of households in Gig Harbor have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gig Harbor?
24.1% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Gig Harbor worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gig Harbor city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gig Harbor city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gig Harbor city, Washington
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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