Esko
Rural Neighborhood in Duluth, Minnesota
St Louis County 55733
Homes have more land and more bedrooms than those in nearby cities
The oldest homes in Esko, including Cape Cods, bungalows and cottages, are from the early 1900s and range from $140,000 to $220,000. Most homes are from the past three decades and feature new traditional and Modern Craftsman designs. The larger houses, ranch-style homes and Colonial Revivals are more expensive, selling between $300,000 and $600,000 on average. "Most lots are over an acre, and some are even over four acres," Sathers-Day says. "You get that rural feeling living here, but you're close enough to neighbors that you're not disconnected. Even though it's rural, it's still a neighborhood." A few outlying homes, with five or six bedrooms and upwards of 10 acres, reach up to $1 million in price. With a median price of $390,000, Esko's median is not far from the nation's. However, the median price of homes in Esko is more than Duluth's by nearly $100,000. There is a high homeownership rate, with 94% of houses being owner-occupied.Small neighborhood parks and large state parks offer recreation opportunities
Six miles from the center of Esko is Jay Cook State Park. The park, which is among the state's most visited state parks, has over 8,000 acres of campgrounds, trails, river access and a gorge. "It's a huge draw to the area," Sathers-Day says. "People go there for hiking, biking, skiing and even rafting on the St. Louis River." The Minnesota State Parks' bird checklist has more than 190 bird species for visitors to look out for and check off during their visits.Northridge Park is in the neighborhood along Midway River, an offshoot of the St. Louis River. The little park has a field, playground and swing set. More parks are west in Cloquet, including Braun Park and Hilltop Park. Baseball leagues play at Braun, while soccer leagues play at Hilltop. Those wanting to try disc golf can practice at Hilltop Park's full course.A top school district in the Duluth area has all grade levels in one building
Esko Public Schools is the second-best school district in the Duluth area as stated by Niche, and according to Sathers-Day, "The schools are a big reason why people move to Esko." Winterquist Elementary School teaches prekindergarten through sixth grade and is rated A-minus by Niche. Lincoln Secondary School covers seventh through twelfth grade and is rated B. The two schools share one building at Esko's center, within 3 miles of each home.Esko School Fields is a mile north of the building, where teams practice and play after school. The football field has a rubber track, baseball diamonds and outdoor ice rinks that are open to the public.
Important to know
Cloquet is 5 miles northwest and has sizeable employers like Community Memorial Hospital. Esko is just north of Interstate 35, which leads 14 miles northeast to Duluth, where some of the area's largest employers are. Esko acts as a rural bedroom community for the two cities, and according to Sathers-Day, "People who work in Cloquet or Duluth would love to live in Esko."Duluth International Airport is 20 miles away, near the mall and shopping centers along Duluth's Miller Trunk Highway. The Carlton County Standard Bus Route makes one stop in Esko three times a day from Monday to Friday. The route passes through the county's small towns and cities.Going elsewhere for shopping and dining
Esko is almost entirely residential, with limited shops and stores. TequillaTown Mexican Cuisine opened in 2023, across from the area's school building. "It's a small community. We don't have many retail options here," Sathers-Day says. "But you live in Ekso to enjoy the quiet rural living and then go elsewhere for shopping and dining." Locally owned restaurants and shops are in Cloquet, including Bearaboo Coffee Escape and Heart Berry, a home goods store featuring scarves, blankets and art with traditional Ojibwe Indigenous designs. Walmart, Super One Foods, fast-food chains, Aldi and department stores are also in Cloquet, while Duluth has more shopping centers and a mall.Esko has a low crime rate
Esko has a CAP Index score of 1 out of a possible 10, while the national average is 4.
Written By
Heather Haggerty
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jamie Sathers-Day
Jamie Sathers-Day
JS Realty
(218) 626-6929
385 Total Sales
18 in Esko
$100K - $695K Price Range
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Emily Davis
Emily Davis
Coldwell Banker Realty
(218) 514-6409
84 Total Sales
10 in Esko
$225K - $630K Price Range
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Karen Pagel Guerndt
Karen Pagel Guerndt
Real Estate Services
(218) 626-6885
87 Total Sales
3 in Esko
$219K - $525K Price Range
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Tracey Tellor
Tracey Tellor
Tellor Realty LLC
(218) 506-6382
125 Total Sales
3 in Esko
$190K - $375K Price Range
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Jeff Leusman
JL
Jeff Leusman
Responds QuicklyMessina & Associates Real Estate
(218) 626-6499
35 Total Sales
2 in Esko
$480K - $515K Price Range
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Crystal Beaupre
CB
Crystal Beaupre
Responds QuicklyAdolphson Real Estate - Cloquet
(218) 626-6911
29 Total Sales
1 in Esko
$385,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Jay Cooke State Park
Dunlap Island Park
Athletic Park
Pine Valley Recreation Area
Esko Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Esko | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Esko Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Esko, Duluth sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Esko, Duluth over the last 12 months is $426,000, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$426,000
Median Sale Price
$426,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$426,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$249,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$211
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
289
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1985
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,112
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,815
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,107
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$104,924
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$124,738
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
42.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
2°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
93''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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