At a Glance
Median Income
$165,071
$58,308 per capita
Home Value
$730,900
Zillow: $664,123
Violent Crime
68/100K
1,008/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.6%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
234 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 $165,071 , which is 120% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,308. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Duluth is $730,900 , 159% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $664,123. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Duluth reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,008/100K.
Education
54.6% of adults in Duluth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duluth has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population2,040
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density342/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$165,071
Per Capita$58,308
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A
Home Value$730,900
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$664,123
Housing Units702
Rent Burden19.6%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property1,008/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation274 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.6%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Duluth was built in 1981.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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