Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (20) F
Lake Superior Bakehouse
Coffee Shop
Dovetail Cafe and Marketplace
Coffee Shop
Duluth Coffee Company Cafe & Roastery
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Neptune's Cyber Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Snooty Fox Tea Shop
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Perk Place Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Northern Shores Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Vanilla Bean
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Wussow's Concert Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (34) B
Enger Tower
Attraction
Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Museum
Amsoil Arena
Stadium
Great Lakes Aquarium
Aquarium
Duluth Cinema
Cinema
Symphony Hall
Theatre Arts
SS William A. Irvin
Attraction
NorShor Theatre
Theatre Arts
Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone
Cinema
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
Museum
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
Museum
Leif Erikson Stage
Theatre Arts
Saint Scholastica Theatre
Theatre Arts
Wade Stadium
Stadium
Wade Stadium
Stadium
Mitchell Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Mitchell Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Interstate Bridge
Attraction
Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium (MWAP)
Attraction
Country Lanes
Bowling Alley
Tweed Museum of Art
Museum
Marshall Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
James S. Malosky Stadium
Stadium
Griggs Field
Stadium
Malosky Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (55) F
Duluth Tap Exchange
Bar
OMC Whiskey Bar
Bar
Love Creamery
Sweets
The Ripple Bar
Bar
Canal Park Liquors
Alcohol
310 Pub
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Love Creamery
Sweets
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sweets
Chachos Taqueria
Fast Food
The Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub
Bar
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Hepzibah’s Sweet Shoppe
Sweets
Rathskeller
Bar
Taco John's
Fast Food
Black Water Lounge
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Portland Malt Shoppe
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
27 Liquor
Alcohol
Shanty Bottle Shop
Alcohol
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (9) F
Full Circle Yoga
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Runa Yoga
Gym
9Round Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Duluth Indoor Sports Center
Gym
Peter Rich Community Center
Community Centre
Phy Ed Health Club
Gym
Strength Factory
Gym
Groceries (14) F
Whole Foods Co-op
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Positively 3rd Street Bakery
Bakery
Great Harvest Bread
Bakery
SuperOne
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
SuperOne
Grocery Store
Super One Foods
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Co-op
Grocery Store
Mount Royal Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Super One Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (104) A+
Observation Park
Park
Strickand Park
Park
Enger Park
Park
Civic Center
Park
Cascade Park
Park
Bayfront Festival Park
Park
Central Hillside Park
Park
Lilliput Park
Park
Sister Cities Park
Park
Canal Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Lakewalk
Park
Story Book Circle
Park
Fitgers Courtyard and Rest Area
Park
Piedmont Community Center
Park
Frankline Tot Lot
Park
Jay Cooke Plaza
Park
Portland Square
Park
Portland Square Playground
Playground
Harrison Park
Park
Munger Park
Park
Leif Erikson Park
Park
Piedmont Park
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
Chester Creek Park
Park
Shops (67) F
Minit Mart
Convenience Store
Damage Boardshop
Clothing
Frost River Trading Co.
Clothing
Vista Fleet Gift Shop and Ticket Office
Gift Shop
Flora North
Florist
Two & Co.
Gift Shop
Duluth Trading Company
Clothing
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Petco
Pets
Sprint
Electronics
Sears
Department Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Language of Hair
Hairdresser
Miller Hill Mall
Mall
EZ Own
Furniture
Schneiderman's Furniture
Furniture
Village Square
Mall
Tortoise & Hare Footwear
Shoes
Verizon
Electronics
Bender's Shoes
Shoes
Ico
Convenience Store
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in Duluth.
Public Transit Stops (1236)
Stops & Stations A+
Skyline Blvd & 10 AW
Bus Stop
Skyline Blvd & 09 AW
Bus Stop
Skyline Blvd & 10 AW
Bus Stop
Skyline Blvd & 09 AW
Bus Stop
Skyline Blvd & 11 AW
Bus Stop
10 AW & 06 St
Bus Stop
Skyline Blvd & 08 AW
Bus Stop
10 AW & Skyline Blvd
Bus Stop
Skyline Blvd & 08 AW
Bus Stop
10 AW & 06 St
Bus Stop
10 AW & 05 St
Bus Stop
10 AW & 05 St
Bus Stop
Skyline Blvd & 07 AW
Bus Stop
Skyline Blvd & 07 AW
Bus Stop
10 AW & 04 St
Bus Stop
04 St & 10 AW
Bus Stop
04 St & 09 AW
Bus Stop
04 St & 09 AW
Bus Stop
04 St & 08 AW
Bus Stop
04 St & 08 AW
Bus Stop
Skyline Blvd & 06 AW
Bus Stop
Skyline Blvd & 06 AW
Bus Stop
04 St & 07 AW
Bus Stop
04 St & 07 AW
Bus Stop
Skyline Blvd & 05 AW
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.5% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Duluth is 100/100 - which is 1% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C-

Duluth crime rates are 3,202 per 100k, which is 42% higher than Minnesota
Property Crime
2,913 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
289 crimes per 100k B-
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employment C+

The median income in Duluth is $54,084 - which is 14% lower than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$54,084 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Duluth City Fire Department
Fire Station
St Louis County Sheriff
Police
SOON TO COME
Hospital
Essentia Health Saint Mary's Medical Center
Hospital
Saint Luke's Hillside Center
Clinic
St. Lukes Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Piedmont Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Essentia Health - Lakewalk Clinic
Hospital
Aftenro Home
Hospital
Duluth Fire Department
Fire Station
Duluth Surgical Suites
Clinic
Health Services (HS)
Doctor
SMDC West Duluth Family Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mount Royal Dental
Dentist
Superior Fire Station No. 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Duluth home prices are $167,300 - which is 13% lower than Minnesota
Home Price
$167,300 C
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools B-

The Duluth graduation rate is 90% - which is equal to Minnesota
School Test Scores
53% D
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (34) F
Duluth Area Learning Center
Special Ed. N.P.
Lakeside Academy
Superior Academy
Myers-Wilkins Elementary
Family Freedom Academy
Stone Ridge Christian School
The Marshall School
Lakeview Christian Academy
Piedmont Elementary
Lowell Elementary
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion
Arrowhead Juvenile Center
Chester Creek Academy
Merritt Creek Academy
Ordean East Middle School
North Star Academy
Stella Maris Acadamy
Laura Macarthur Elementary
Congdon Elementary
High Schools (16) D-
Harbor City International Charter
Duluth Area Learning Center
Special Ed. N.P.
Lakeside Academy
Superior Academy
Academic Excellence Online
The Bridge
The Marshall School
Lakeview Christian Academy
Arrowhead Juvenile Center
Chester Creek Academy
Merritt Creek Academy
Denfeld High School
East High School
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ratings B-

Duluth has an overall rating of 70% from 19 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (18)
From AreaVibes B-
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Duluth, MN: Relaxation on the Lake 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 07, 2010) Having lived in Minneapolis for the last four years, I've spent a lot of time in the city of Duluth. Although many may expect it to be a dying industrial town covered in soot from the processing of iron ore, nothing could be farther from the truth. Although it is home to a major ...Read More ore shipping industry, it is also a beautiful lakeside city with a sea side feel. Located on the southwestern corner of Lake Superior, the largest of the great Lakes, Duluth is loaded with recreational opportunities and other fun things to do and see.

Duluth is home to a great area of shops, restaurants and nightlife right on Lake Superior, Canal Park. It also hosts the Great Lakes Aquarium, a major zoo, a casino, sightseeing cruises and so much more. Due to its location, it is also the entry point to the North Shore recreational region as well as being conveniently sited for those looking to explore the Iron Range. Duluth also offers tours of a historical ore ship and of an operating paper mill.

Although not a large city (86,000 residents), Duluth has every convenience that a traveler would need. It is a great place to spend a weekend, or even an entire week. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Duluth? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Observation Park
      Strickand Park
      Enger Park
      Civic Center
      Cascade Park
      Bayfront Festival Park
      Central Hillside Park
      Lilliput Park

      Entertainment

      Enger Tower
      Lake Superior Railroad Museum
      Amsoil Arena
      Great Lakes Aquarium
      Duluth Cinema
      Symphony Hall
      SS William A. Irvin
      NorShor Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Duluth Tap Exchange
      OMC Whiskey Bar
      Love Creamery
      The Ripple Bar
      Canal Park Liquors
      310 Pub
      Dairy Queen
      Love Creamery

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Duluth? Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in Duluth.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Duluth? The cost of living in Duluth is 100/100 - which is 1% higher than Minnesota.
      Duluth
      100

      same as average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Duluth? Duluth crime rates are 3,202, which are 42% higher than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      3,202 per 100k people

      38% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      38% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -24%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Duluth? The median income in Duluth is $54,084 which is 14% lower than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $54,0842% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,9457% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Duluth a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      SOON TO COME
      Essentia Health - Lakewalk Clinic
      Essentia Health Saint Mary's Medical Center
      St. Lukes Hospital
      Aftenro Home

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Falks Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Health Services (HS)

      A+ Housing

      What are Duluth home prices? Duluth home prices are $167,300 - which is 13% lower than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $167,3009% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $85410% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      5% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Duluth have good schools? The Duluth graduation rate is 90% - which is equal to Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      11% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      20% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Duluth a good place to live? Duluth has an overall rating of 70% from 19 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      19 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      18 total surveys

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