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Duluth

#1 in Best Places to Live in St. Louis County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Minnesota
  • 174 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A
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    Duluth is a town in Minnesota with a population of 86,066. Duluth is in St. Louis County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Duluth offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Duluth there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals live in Duluth and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Duluth are above average.
    Population
    86,066

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $152,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $769
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Duluth Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      209.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      35.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      76.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      586.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,581.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      257.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      20%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Duluth

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,227
    National
    $55,322
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    Duluth Reviews

    174 reviews
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    Duluth is a fantastic city to live in. It has adventure, kind people, and great food! With it being a decent size town it has a feeling of small town, you get to know so many people and connect easily with others. There is tones of our door thing to be seen such as the lake, hiking, snow showing, paddle boarding, and much more! There are plenty of collages to chose from and each has a wonderful essence to it! The breweries and food is one of a kind!
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    Duluth is an excellent city to live in. There is always something happening. Sense of community is really strong. There are people of all walks of life. The scenery is beautiful- there is nothing like walking along the shore of Lake Superior. The hills are not great in the winter, but you learn to drive in them, or get snow tires! I wish that there were more companies with room for growth. It seems hard to get a high ranking position in a well known company.
    Welcoming tourist town with tons to see! A wide variety of eateries, breweries, and bars. Plenty to do from shopping in the Miller Hill area, walking lakeside in Canal Park or doing some bar hopping in the new Lincoln Park area.