Unlike the more-regimented lakefront suburbs around Downtown Duluth, Bayview Heights largely fits into more rugged forestland. Locals trade immediate conveniences for a more secluded and picturesque lifestyle. “There are dead-end roads all over town that have huge rock faces and beautiful homes,” says Realtor Tom Acton of Re/Max Results. “People say they don’t want to live here, then they look at the view from a dead-end house looking over the edge, and they say ‘wow.’” The literal elevation of Bayview Heights permeates its residential and recreational sides. The Skyline Trailhead on its east end is an excellent spot not just for hiking but also taking in the landscape. “When you get to the top of Skyline, and you’re hundreds of feet in the air…until you’ve been here, you really don’t understand,” says Acton.
Bring a walking stick for stability on the hikes at Oneota Park near Bayview Heights.
Bring plenty of water when hiking the Skyline Trail in Brewer Park near Bayview Heights.
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The outdoors are a lifestyle in this neighborhood
The area’s forests and trails overshadow its small parks. A creek passes through the Skyline hiking area, along which folks follow the Superior Hiking Trail. Those who hike far enough can reach the small waterfall at the northernmost end of the neighborhood. A little farther south is Oneota Park, where the tree line periodically opens up reveal unobstructed views of Downtown Duluth and beyond. “When you’re sitting up there looking down, you see everything,” says Acton. “Look across the bay, and you’ll see Superior. It’s a really cool place to be.” Parks in Bayview Heights can seem more mundane in comparison, though are useful in their own right. Klang Park is a hit for kids with a playground and athletics field, with goalposts for both soccer and football. Proctor Golf Course is on the other side of Route 2. The nine-hole, par-33 layout is open to the public. For those more apt to spectate, Halvor Lines Speedway features a range of auto-racing events in warmer months.
There is a river with rapids that runs through Oneota Park near Bayview Heights.
Be on the lookout for mountain bikers in Oneota Park near Bayview Heights.
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Buyers can choose between traditional and manufactured homes
Vinland Street and St Louis River Road laterally trisect the neighborhood’s largely forested area. The housing in Bayview Heights is divided geographically. Bungalow and ranch-style homes along Vinland Street and those adjoining it comprise most of the center. These typically range in price between $113,000 and $290,000. Prospective buyers looking for something more straightforward and modest head to the neighborhood’s south end, where Zenith Terrace awaits. This manufactured home park offers one-story, three-bedroom units averaging between 1,000 and 1,800 square feet, with a price range of $45,000 to $189,000.
Some homes have beautiful flower beds and gardens in the Bayview Heights neighborhood.
There are a number of manufactured homes at Zenith Terrace in Bayview Heights.
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Casual bites and sit-down dining in Bayview Heights
Locals have few options for dining out in Bayview Heights, with most close by to the golf course. Sports fans are welcome to watch the game at Legends Bar and throw darts. Music lovers can check out local acts at Powerhouse Bar, which features a small stage. A quick slice or sub is available at Proctor Pizza & Sub Shop. For a sit-down meal, there’s Black Woods Grill and Bar. This place serves carefully prepared mains inside a rustic-meets-modern aesthetic. Folks must drive 4 miles towards downtown to reach Super One Foods, the closest grocery store.
Powerhouse Bar is a popular hangout in the Bayview Heights neighborhood.
Black Woods Grill and Bar is a popular local restaurant chain in Bayview Heights.
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Catching the bus into Downtown Duluth
Despite its forested seclusion, locals can still catch the bus in Bayview Heights thanks to the Duluth Transit Authority, which stops along a seven-block stretch south of Boundary Avenue. The 8-mile commute might last 23 minutes by bus when boarding at the 5th Street and Boundary Avenue intersection. However, it’s not feasible to ride the bus into Downtown Superior because the route travels northeast into Duluth and then south again into Superior, rather than directly east. The airport is also tricky, with a scheduled route that lasts an hour and a half by bus. Twenty minutes in the car is much more doable.
Bayview Heights residents have easy access to the bus line with several stops nearby.
You will find Bayview Heights residents walking the sidewalk to run errands.
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Students study at Proctor Public Schools
Students in Bayview Heights can attend class within the Proctor Public Schools District, rated B-minus overall by Niche. They start at Bay View Elementary, which gets the same grade, before moving on to A. I. Jedlicka Middle, rated C overall. Proctor High receives a B.
Bayview Heights children attend Bay View Elementary School.
Bayview Heights residents can send their kids to Jedlicka Middle School.
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Winter weather concerns
Duluth, like many areas on or near the Great Lakes, carries winter weather concerns with it. “Lake Superior is a weathermaker,” says Acton. "Because of the wind coming off the lake, you keep a jacket in your car year-round.”
A man makes a food order at Proctor Pizza and Sub Shop in Bayview Heights.
You can find great suburban living a short drive outside of downtown Duluth at Bayview Heights.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,644
Median Age
47
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,231
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,744
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.6%
College Graduates
15.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
6°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
69''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
18/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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