Living in Duluth, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Duluth · Census data 2020–2024
Duluth has 1,656 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $92,034 (6% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $733,600, the median rent is $1,630/month.
Duluth at a glance
- Population
- 1,656
- Median age
- 48.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $92,034State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $733,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,630/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Duluth a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Washington median; home values 30% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Duluth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Duluth the median home value is $733,600, 120% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,630 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,727 a month in housing costs.
Duluth median household income
The median household income in Duluth is $92,034 and the income per person is $60,984. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Duluth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 593
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.90
Duluth demographics
- Population
- 1,656
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 572
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Duluth ›
Education in Duluth
48.1% of adults 25 and older in Duluth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Duluth
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Duluth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | 1,656 | $92,034 | $733,600 | $1,630 |
| Dollars Corner | 638 | $90,655 | $587,500 | — |
| Ridgefield | 13,408 | $116,389 | $613,500 | $2,335 |
| Mount Vista | 10,764 | $100,293 | $586,600 | $2,041 |
| Meadow Glade | 2,281 | $129,427 | $650,300 | $1,460 |
| Battle Ground | 21,886 | $104,977 | $485,100 | $1,576 |
| Barberton | 8,668 | $133,990 | $647,300 | $1,913 |
| Salmon Creek | 20,017 | $111,631 | $530,100 | $1,631 |
| La Center | 3,883 | $101,708 | $584,600 | $1,876 |
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What is the median household income in Duluth, WA?
The median household income in Duluth is $92,034, 6% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $733,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Duluth?
The median gross rent in Duluth is $1,630 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Duluth, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Washington median; home values 30% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Duluth?
The median age in Duluth is 48.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Duluth?
The average commute to work in Duluth is 21 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Duluth?
The unemployment rate in Duluth is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Duluth?
48.1% 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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