At a Glance
Median Income
$95,580
$45,969 per capita
Home Value
$366,000
Zillow: $442,283
Median Rent
$1,785/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
2,069/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.1%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Duluth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Duluth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Duluth a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Duluth residents earn a median household income of $95,580 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,969. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,896 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Duluth is $366,000 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $442,283. Median rent is $1,785/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Duluth reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,069/100K. The murder rate is 10.4/100K.
Education
53.1% of adults in Duluth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duluth has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population31,958
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density3,145/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,580
Per Capita$45,969
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$16,277M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
Housing
A+
Home Value$366,000
Rent$1,785
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$442,283
Housing Units12,938
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent94/100K
Property2,069/100K
Murder10.4/100K
Assault62/100K
Burglary322/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,425/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,056 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.1%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score7.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations54
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Duluth was founded in 1821.
The median home in Duluth was built in 1994.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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