$216,812Average Value$142Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Small-town feel
Eleven miles southwest of downtown, Gary-New Duluth is a suburban neighborhood with a small-town feel. Because this area is primarily residential, there’s little foot traffic compared to downtown. “Gary-New Duluth is a unique little community,” says Tom Acton, a Realtor with Re/MAX Results. “There’s a lot down here: parks, river access, marinas, plenty of fishing and hiking. But there’s none of the crowds and commercial pressure you see downtown. During times like Grandma’s Marathon or the Bayfront Blues Fest, when downtown is absolutely bonkers with streets shut down, Gary is as quiet and peaceful as ever. It’s like its own little world.” Locals drive or take the bus into the city for work, shopping and socializing, but walk from their homes to nearby parks and the St. Louis River, which separates Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Many homes in Gary New Duluth have wooded lots and are a short drive to the waterfront.
Boating is a popular hobby in the Gary New Duluth area with its proximity to the water.
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A mix of house styles
Most properties are single-family homes, but there’s a smaller mix of apartments, manufactured homes and condos. Houses are spaced out along wide streets, shaded by evergreen trees, with alleys leading to detached garages. “House values are not as high in Gary as they are in north Duluth suburbs or downtown, so people can get better deals on bigger houses,” says Acton. “The market moves quickly, but there’s plenty of space available.” Listing prices range from $150,000 to $350,000 for detached ranch-style houses, rustic cottages or split-levels, while modern industrial condos set in renovated warehouses are priced in the mid $200,000s. Manufactured homes in the Vintage Acres subdivision are priced between $25,000 and $75,000.
Houses vary greatly by size and type, even on the same block in Gary New Duluth.
Vintage Acres in Gary New Duluth has manufactured home options for those on a budget.
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Public parks and riverfront access
Located beside Stowe Elementary School, Gary-New Duluth Park has basketball courts, soccer fields, picnic pavilions, a community center and parking. Next door is the K9 Haas Memorial Dog Park, a fenced space with double-gated entry and a separate small-dog area. Both parks offer drinking water and automatic lights. The Gary-New Duluth Development Alliance and the city of Duluth are revitalizing the park by adding a community garden and a skatepark. They anticipate construction to be completed by August 2024. Another recreation spot can be found at the southern tip of the neighborhood beside River Place Campground at the St. Louis River Boyscout Public Water Access site, also known as Boy Scout Landing. Featuring a dock, boat launch and small pier attached to a parking lot, it’s a popular starting point for fishing and boating trips.
While these parks are small, they’re rarely crowded. Comparatively, Duluth’s downtown parks host large-scale events, such as the city of Duluth Fourth Fest held at Bayfront Festival Park, which drew approximately 40,000 attendees in 2024. “When we have big events in town that take over the parks, it’s so nice to live in Gary and not deal with any of that traffic and hassle,” says Acton.
You can play a game of 21 at GND Park outdoor basketball courts in Gary New Duluth.
A couple loads their boat up after a morning outing on the St. Louis River in Gary New Duluth.
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Duluth Public School District
Gary-New Duluth is zoned in the Duluth Public School District, which enrolls nearly 9,000 students from preschool through high school and receives a B grade from Niche. Students may attend Stowe Elementary School, Lincoln Park Middle School and Denfeld High School, all of which are graded B minus by Niche.
Stowe Elementary School is a public PK-5 elementary school in the heart of Gary New Duluth.
Gary New Duluth students will attend Lincoln Park Middle School.
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Public transit and driving downtown
Downtown Duluth is 7 miles northeast of Gary-New Duluth and can be reached via Veterans Evergreen Highway. “Oliver Bridge gives quick access to Wisconsin, and with Superior right there, it’s easy to commute to work or fun,” says Acton. “And those without a car can always take public buses straight into downtown Duluth and from there to Superior or other neighborhoods.” According to the Duluth Transit Authority, nearly 80 percent of Duluth residents live within walking distance of a bus stop, and Gary-New Duluth is no exception. There are several stops along Veterans Evergreen Highway leading to downtown Duluth and across the river to Superior. Aside from public transit, residents of this neighborhood are car-dependent, as sidewalks are not reliable throughout the area and there are few nearby commercial businesses.
Gary New Duluth has several bus stops making it convenient for residents to commute to downtown.
Gary New Duluth residents can head up Hwy 23 Veterans Evergreen Memorial Drive to go downtown.
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Local favorite restaurants
Although the neighborhood has few shops and no grocery stores, locals don’t go hungry with Trophy Café nearby. “Breakfast is huge for us,” says Chris Chelstrom, the manager of Trophy Café on Commonwealth Avenue. “There are very few small mom-and-pop cafés left, what with COVID and inflation over the past few years, and we’re one of the last in the neighborhood. But we’ve got a great following in the community—our regulars walk over every day for breakfast and conversation.” Aside from the café, the area offers Hugo’s Pizza II for dinner and Alpine Bar & Lounge for happy hour. Gary-New Duluth has no grocery stores within its boundaries, but Gary Milk House Convenience Store and Family Dollar provide quick options for snacks and household necessities. For full grocery hauls, locals head north for 7 miles to reach Super One Foods in downtown Duluth.
Swing over to Trophy Cafe in Gary New Duluth for a fantastic breakfast spread.
Alpine Bar and Lounge is a popular hangout in the Gary New Duluth neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
K9 Haas Memorial Dog Park
Gary New Duluth Community Park
GND Park
Transit
Airport
Duluth International
33 min drive
Bus
Commonwealth & Fillmore S
Bus
Commonwealth & Mcgonagle
Bus
Commonwealth & Heard St
Bus
Stowe St & George Pine Ci
Bus
Commonwealth & Gary St
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Stowe St & Bubalo Dr
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Commonwealth & Stowe St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Gary-New Duluth
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Gary-New Duluth Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gary-New Duluth, Duluth sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Gary-New Duluth, Duluth over the last 12 months is $195,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
You can huff and you can puff you are not blowing this house down. Great looking block home with the old world charm. Nice size living room, kitchen with stone countertops, plenty of cabinet and counter space. It seems the basement could be finished to add some extra space. Newer insulated garage and a huge fenced in back yard that will also keep the wolves out. All this and on a dead end street
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,497
Median Age
43
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,569
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,424
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
12.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.7%
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®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24/ 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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