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Duluth.
About
Life in Duluth
Duluth functions as a comfortable, job-rich suburb about a half-hour northeast of Atlanta—close enough to the city for work but with its own identity as a corporate office hub. Housing costs are solid but not cheap: median homes around $401,000 and rent averaging $1,828 per month, which reflects the area's relative affluence and strong schools through Gwinnett County Public Schools. The job market is genuinely strong here, with major employers like AGCO, Broadcom, and others providing stability, and the 2.9% unemployment rate shows it.
Duluth at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Foreign-Born
30.9%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+4.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics30.9% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Duluth: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Duluth, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (20.4%), and 14.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.6%
of residents
65 and Older
13.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.8%
of households
Married Couples
50.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 31% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Duluth
In Duluth, rent runs 31% above the GA average, and home values are 32% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,826
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $433,804 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Duluth and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Duluth is 0.5 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Duluth Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute29.9 min avg
How Duluth residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Duluth, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 48% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Duluth runs 48% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
170.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
848.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Duluth Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Gwinnett County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Gwinnett County, which includes Duluth, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $145,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $102,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $247,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $327,500 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Gwinnett County, county-wide
Duluth is about 3% of Gwinnett County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Gwinnett County, which includes Duluth, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
151
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Gwinnett County, county-wide
Duluth is about 3% of Gwinnett County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Duluth has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
49
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.57" |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 4.47" |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 4.70" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.87" |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 3.83" |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.69" |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.71" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 4.51" |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 4.12" |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.39" |
| Nov | 63°F | 41°F | 4.21" |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 4.36" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Duluth
Duluth has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Northside Hospital Duluth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Johns Creek
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.1 mi away · Lawrenceville
Summitridge Center- Psychiatry & Addictive Med
Psychiatric · 10.1 mi away · Lawrenceville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Duluth
Duluth's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 53.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
53.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Duluth (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 11,344 students · in-state tuition $4,532 · 25% graduate · median earnings $48,736 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Georgia
13.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,940 students · in-state tuition $21,250 · 73% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,352 students · in-state tuition $49,430 · 53% graduate · median earnings $60,002 (10 yrs after entry)
American InterContinental University-Atlanta
12.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 734 students · in-state tuition $13,297 · 19% graduate · median earnings $42,612 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Duluth
Duluth has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
8 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
26 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
87 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
89 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Duluth
Duluth
3180 Main Street, Duluth
Cities Near Duluth
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Duluth FAQ
Is Duluth, Georgia affordable?⌄
Duluth's median rent is $1,828/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $95,331/year. Median home value is $400,800.
Is Duluth, Georgia safe?⌄
Duluth's violent crime rate was 170 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 849 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Duluth, Georgia?⌄
Duluth has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Duluth, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Duluth is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,828/month and median household income is $95,331/year. The median home value is $400,800. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Duluth, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Duluth is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from