Duluth, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
86,863 Population 1,212/sq mi density
$66,263 Median Income $39,762 per capita
$225,700 Home Value $298,068 Zillow
$1,037 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
225 Violent Crime/100K 2,995 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,263 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$225,700 home value, $1,037/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Duluth, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,263
12% below
$39,762 per capita
Home Value
$225,700
20% below
Zillow: $298,068
Median Rent
$1,037/mo
11% below
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
41% below
2,995/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.3%
26% above
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Income
88%
Home Value
80%
Rent
89%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Duluth a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $66,263 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,762. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Duluth is $225,700 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,068. Median rent is $1,037/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Duluth reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,995/100K. The murder rate is 9.1/100K.

Education

42.3% of adults in Duluth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Duluth has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population86,863
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,212/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,263
Per Capita$39,762
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$1,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,700
Rent$1,037
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$298,068
Housing Units39,345
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent225/100K
Property2,995/100K
Murder9.1/100K
Assault128/100K
Burglary276/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,923/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain31.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,014 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.3%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Duluth was founded in 1679.
The median home in Duluth was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.