Gig Harbor, WA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Gig Harbor, WA

Is Gig Harbor, WA safe to live in?

Gig Harbor ranks as one of the safest small cities in Washington State. Every single one of the six neighborhoods analyzed on the Gig Harbor crime map earned a grade of A or A+ — that's a 100% rate of top-tier safety grades across the city. The city-wide safety rating is Very Safe (A), and the overall crime grade sits at A-. With a poverty rate of just 4.8% and an unemployment rate of only 1.3% — well below national averages — the socioeconomic conditions that typically correlate with higher crime are largely absent here. Neighborhoods like Raft Island, Kopachuck Ridge/Horsehead Bay Area, and Rosedale all hold A+ ratings, reflecting an exceptionally low incidence of criminal activity.

What is the crime rate in Gig Harbor compared to other cities?

Gig Harbor's crime profile is strikingly low. All six analyzed neighborhoods — Raft Island, Kopachuck Ridge/Horsehead Bay Area, Rosedale, Artondale, Gig Harbor North, and Downtown Gig Harbor — received grades of A+ or A, meaning 100% of neighborhoods fall into the "safe" category. Five of the six (roughly 83%) achieved the highest possible grade of A+. Only Downtown Gig Harbor, which serves as the city's commercial hub and sees more foot traffic, received a slightly lower A grade — still an excellent score by any measure. For context, the city's median household income of $84,861 and a population density of just 672 residents per square mile contribute to the low-density, high-income environment that supports these safety outcomes.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Gig Harbor?

Five of Gig Harbor's six neighborhoods earned the maximum A+ safety grade:

• Raft Island — A+ grade; median household income of $120,139, the highest in the city. A small, tight-knit community of approximately 118 residents.
• Kopachuck Ridge/Horsehead Bay Area — A+ grade; median income of $117,778 across roughly 1,143 residents. One of the most affluent and safest pockets in the region.
• Gig Harbor North — A+ grade; the largest neighborhood analyzed with approximately 10,842 residents and a median income of $114,586. Despite its size, it maintains top-tier safety.
• Rosedale — A+ grade; home to about 6,142 residents with a median income of $109,882. A consistently safe, family-oriented community.
• Artondale — A+ grade; the second-most populous neighborhood at roughly 6,804 residents and a median income of $103,299. Broad population base with excellent safety outcomes.

Downtown Gig Harbor, while slightly lower at an A grade, remains a very safe area — its commercial activity and higher foot traffic account for the marginal difference relative to the residential neighborhoods above.

Is Downtown Gig Harbor safe?

Yes. Downtown Gig Harbor holds an A safety grade, which places it firmly in the "very safe" tier. It is the only neighborhood in the city that didn't achieve an A+, but that distinction is largely a function of its role as the city's commercial and tourism center — with a population of approximately 2,652 and a median household income of $109,839, it attracts more daily visitors and retail activity than purely residential areas. Property-related incidents, when they do occur in Gig Harbor, tend to be concentrated near commercial corridors, which is consistent with national patterns. Even so, Downtown's A grade means crime levels remain far below typical urban commercial districts.

Is Gig Harbor a good place to raise a family?

The data strongly supports Gig Harbor as a family-friendly city. Consider the key indicators: a 100% rate of A-grade or better neighborhoods, a poverty rate of 4.8% (roughly half the national average), and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. The median home value of $509,294 reflects strong demand, while the median rent of $1,483 offers a range of housing options. Neighborhoods like Rosedale (6,142 residents, A+ grade) and Artondale (6,804 residents, A+ grade) are among the most populated in the city and still maintain the highest possible safety ratings — a strong signal that safety scales well across community size here. The combination of low crime, low unemployment, and above-average household incomes makes Gig Harbor one of the more compelling family destinations in the Pacific Northwest.

How does income correlate with safety in Gig Harbor neighborhoods?

The relationship between income and safety is clearly visible in Gig Harbor's neighborhood data. The four neighborhoods with the highest median incomes — Raft Island ($120,139), Kopachuck Ridge/Horsehead Bay Area ($117,778), Gig Harbor North ($114,586), and Rosedale ($109,882) — all earned A+ grades. Artondale, with a median income of $103,299, also holds an A+. Downtown Gig Harbor, which has the same median income as Rosedale at approximately $109,839 but a higher commercial footprint, is the sole A-grade neighborhood. Across all six neighborhoods, 100% earned grades of A or higher, suggesting that even the relative variation in income across Gig Harbor neighborhoods doesn't produce meaningful differences in safety — the entire city operates at an elevated safety baseline.