Perched on the shores of Lake Superior, Duluth combines maritime heritage with year-round outdoor recreation across 129 parks and 150 miles of trails. The iconic Aerial Lift Bridge welcomes ships into the harbor at Canal Park, where locals gather at Va Bene Italian bistro for lakefront dining. The Superior Hiking Trail winds through the city's woodlands, while Spirit Mountain provides skiing in winter and mountain biking in summer. The Duluth Lakewalk connects visitors to attractions like Glensheen Mansion and the Great Lakes Aquarium.
The Duluth housing market includes diverse options across distinct neighborhoods. Single-family homes in prestigious Congdon Park have a median price of $585,000, while Park Point waterfront properties command a median of $780,000. More moderate options exist in Lakeside-Lester Park, where the median single-family home price is $315,000. Downtown Duluth single-family homes have a median price of $447,500. Condominiums present another option, with one-bedroom units at a median of $369,900 and two-bedroom units at $349,000. Townhomes across Duluth have a median price of $467,000.
Minnesota's state income tax rate is 5.35% for a yearly salary of $45,533. The combined sales tax rate in Duluth is 8.12%, which includes the state rate of 6.875% plus a local rate of 1.25%. For comparison, nearby Superior, Wisconsin has a property tax rate of 1.35%.
The city features highly rated public schools like Congdon Elementary and private institutions like Marshall School, which serves students from elementary through high school. The University of Minnesota Duluth adds to the educational landscape. The Duluth Transit Authority provides regular bus service throughout the city and to Superior, Wisconsin, with seasonal Port Town Trolley connecting major tourist destinations during summer months.
