Living in Duluth, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Duluth · Census data 2020–2024
Duluth has 32,426 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $95,331 (23% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $400,800, the median rent is $1,828/month.
Duluth at a glance
- Population
- 32,426
- Median age
- 39.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $95,331State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $400,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,828/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Duluth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Duluth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Duluth the median home value is $400,800, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,828 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,116 a month in housing costs.
Duluth median household income
The median household income in Duluth is $95,331 and the income per person is $49,417. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Duluth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,841
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.45
Duluth demographics
- Population
- 32,426
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 13,203
- Foreign-born
- 30.9%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Duluth ›
Education in Duluth
53.7% of adults 25 and older in Duluth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 20.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Duluth
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Duluth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | 32,426 | $95,331 | $400,800 | $1,828 |
| Berkeley Lake | 2,597 | $165,909 | $718,300 | $2,267 |
| Johns Creek | 81,988 | $160,093 | $629,400 | $2,257 |
| Peachtree Corners | 42,373 | $82,139 | $484,700 | $1,701 |
| Norcross | 18,007 | $75,266 | $403,400 | $1,715 |
| Suwanee | 22,349 | $103,260 | $480,600 | $1,885 |
| Lilburn | 15,390 | $63,581 | $329,700 | $1,778 |
| Alpharetta | 66,855 | $147,612 | $649,000 | $1,948 |
| Sugar Hill | 26,128 | $107,389 | $413,400 | $1,862 |
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What is the median household income in Duluth, GA?
The median household income in Duluth is $95,331, 23% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Duluth?
The median home value in Duluth is $400,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Duluth?
The median gross rent in Duluth is $1,828 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Duluth, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Duluth?
The median age in Duluth is 39.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Duluth?
The average commute to work in Duluth is 30 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Duluth?
The unemployment rate in Duluth is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Duluth?
53.7% of adults in Duluth have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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