New developments complement an outdoorsy lifestyle
A narrow, three-square-mile strip of real estate hugs the edge of Lake Superior on the northern fringe of the Duluth metro area. Residents of North Shore forgo the more established and tight-knit look of downtown-adjacent suburbs and their national-brand retailers, gridded streets and side-by-side housing. Recent years have brought to North Shore an influx of architecturally complex and higher-priced homes with forests on one side and Lake Superior on the other. “It’s all about whether it’s on the lake,” says Realtor Brok Hansmeyer, a Realtor with Re/Max Results and the lead at Zenith City Group. “You have some older homes that are in that $300,000 to $500,000 range, and you have some beautiful houses on the lake that get pretty expensive.” Homes cluster around Voyageur Highway, a thoroughfare that cuts through the area towards Downtown Duluth in one direction and more wilderness in the other. Unparalleled views of the lake come in two forms: from the edge of the lake at parks and scenic overlooks and also from atop nearby Moose Mountain, a rocky crag rising as tall as a 50-story tower.
The North Shore neighborhood consists of lake shores and rolling hills.
The North Shore is known for its beautiful scenery and recreation opportunities.
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Residents have the lake and the mountains in their backyards
One of the neighborhood's two waterfront access points is Kitchi Gammi Park, which features a strip of beach alongside an open pavilion and swing sets for kids. The small parking lot fits a few cars for a Saturday family outing. Farther up the shore is Brighton Beach Park. It’s not the typical sandy beach, but the rocky terrain makes for an interesting walk. North Shore has nine scenic spots for stopping and admiring the lake's edge, but some prefer the road less traveled. “There’s a beach at 42nd Avenue East called Hidden Beach,” says Hansmeyer. “There’s a trail you keep walking to get there. Locals know about it, but Google won’t tell you about it.” Views of the lake at its edge are one thing, but nearby Moose Mountain is truly something else. Here, migrating birds of prey pass through Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve. “It’s a sweet view from up there,” says Hansmeyer. Birdwatchers flock to the area annually around September and October for the best chance of catching these species in flight.
The North Shore has an iconic shoreline with space for seclusion.
Homes near North Shore's Moose Mountain have some of the best views around.
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Older ranch styles meet new contemporary estates
Unlike many of the suburbs closer to downtown, 20th-century homes are not the most sought-after. Ranch styles hugging the edge of Voyageur Highway are less-extravagant options fetching around $200,000 to $470,000. New construction has overtaken North Shore’s market with brand-new modern and contemporary builds, some with vaulted windows or irregular roof shapes. Due to the untapped reserves of land farther from town, lot sizes for these newer homes start at around 1 acre and reach as large as 4. These vary widely in price between $635,000 and $1.15 million.
Ranch homes are a common home style spotted around North Shore.
The Northern Shore Townhomes development is a row of contemporary townhomes in North Shore.
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A bite to eat means a short drive
Because the neighborhood is so far removed from Duluth’s suburbs, shopping and dining opportunities are few and far between. A short drive along Voyageur Highway in either direction yields a restaurant or two. Lake Superior Brewing is a popular local spot that has live music acts on Wednesday nights. For a casual slice, there's Sammy’s Pizza, a family-owned chain with community roots. Amity Coffee is a tiny hole-in-the-wall with a welcoming vibe. Super One Foods has the grocery basics covered, but it can be easy to miss Falastin, a deli that serves fresh Palestinian food. For some of what Downtown has to offer, the drive into the city's core is about 10 miles.
Fresh Oysters is one of many fine eats at Lake Superior Brewing near North Shore.
Falastin serves up some of the most beautiful dishes you will find along the North Shore.
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Attending class in North Shore
Students in this neighborhood can attend Lester Park Elementary, which earns an A-minus overall from Niche. They then move to Ordean East Middle, which gets a B-plus. Duluth East High also gets a B-plus overall and offers a variety of unique extracurriculars like the crochet and Sherlock Holmes clubs.
The minority student enrollment at Ordean East Middle School is 14%.
East High School, in the Duluth Public School District, ranks 73rd in Minnesota.
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Voyageur Highway runs into Downtown Duluth
Voyageur Highway runs parallel to Lake Superior, making for a straightforward 10-mile, 15-minute drive southwest to Downtown Duluth. The Duluth Transit Authority does not extend as far as North Shore; instead, it stops short at the intersection of Superior Street and Glenwood Street. The same is true for traveling to the Duluth International Airport, which is not feasible by bus. Residents can reach the airport by car in a half-hour long, 17-mile trip.
Crime in North Shore
According to the CAP Index’s predictive, score-based model, residents of this neighborhood are much less likely to be the victim of a crime. The community gets an overall 1 out of 10, compared to that of the country’s average, a 4 out of 10.
Harsh winters in Duluth
Greater Duluth is known for its winter months, which often creep into subzero temperatures. In winter 2022, Duluth’s average lows fluctuated between 7 and 19 degrees Fahrenheit. Monthly snowfall gradually accumulates over time, typically reaching its highest point in mid-December, according to Weather Spark.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
497
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$106,402
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,401
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
54.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.2%
% Population in Labor Force
74.3%
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®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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