Superior’s North End is geographically unique, surrounded by St. Louis and Superior bays, industrial and ship-tending sites and the city center. The neighborhood has a relatively smaller residential footprint than others nearby, measuring one-fifth of a square mile. “North End has been coming a long way,” says Realtor Colette Ogren of Re/Max Results. “There are pockets that are not exactly the best, but a lot of those houses are getting snapped up and being renovated.” Low-rise apartment complexes and two-bedroom single-family homes intermingle from block to block. Most of the housing was built at the start of the 20th century, and buyers are making the most of the older builds. Walk Score gives North End a 65 out of 100, or “somewhat walkable,” with several restaurants either in the neighborhood or immediately adjacent.
The Blatnik Bridge connects the Superior North End neighborhood to Duluth.
Welcome to Superior home to 26,000 residents.
Annually 800 vessels come to the Superior port carrying more than 35 million tons of cargo.
The North End neighborhood is home to the Superior Port and manufacturers.
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This old town has 100-year-old homes
There is a split to Superior’s North End, with manufacturers comprising about half of the real estate on the community’s west side. “The housing was all built because of the shipyards,” says Ogren. “There were sailors that would come and go; that’s basically how North End got built.” Residential streets form large blocks on the eastern half, with small businesses, apartment complexes and single-family homes mixed together. Streets are wide enough to park curbside, and sidewalks are spacious enough to bring the dog along. All of North End’s single-family homes are from the late 1800s and early 1900s, and there is no new development. “With the housing market the way it is, people are giving up on finding their dream home and instead buying one to make it their dream home,” says Ogren. Two-bedroom cottages and bungalows are common in this neighborhood, usually situated on lots of about a tenth of an acre. These typically sell between $60,000 and $195,000.
The North End offers a variety of early 20th century homes.
North End homes are often situated on lots of about a tenth of an acre.
There are many cottage style home in the North End neighborhood.
Spacious two story homes with porches are available in the North End.
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Playing sports at one of the community's parks
Outdoor-recreation options lean toward the center and eastern sides of the neighborhood, largely alongside residential areas. Kelly Park's main features include a pair of walking paths, a half-basketball court and a small playground. Veterans Park sits a third of a mile east, with its own playground, full basketball court, tennis courts and baseball/softball diamond. With the bayfront largely occupied by shipyards and other maritime commerce, public access to the water can be found about a mile and a half south at Barkers Island. This island has a small beach, a fishing pier and charter boat services for hire along with boat launch ramps. The SS Meteor Maritime Museum is on the north end of Barker's Island, adjacent to Barker's Island Festival Park. The Wisconsin Point Lighthouse, a popular tourist attraction, overlooks the island in the distance.
Veterans Park offers a tot lot for the littlest visitors.
The paths at Kelly Park can be used for bikes, scooters and walking.
Aiming for the disc golf basket at the Superior Municipal Disc Golf Course.
Superior Municipal Forest accommodates atv's, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
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North End's public transportation
Winter Street, one of the community’s thoroughfares, passes along its south end for easy connection into Central Superior. Although driving is the preferred method of transportation here, some of Central Superior’s restaurants and attractions are walkable for those living on the southwest end. Locals can board the bus at the 6th Street and Hammond Avenue intersection bound for Downtown Duluth and complete the 4-mile trip in 11 minutes. Ten miles north is the Duluth International Airport, also accessible by bus, although the trip lasts about 42 minutes.
The North End neighborhood has frequent bus service to Central Superior and Duluth.
Tower Avenue is home to many of the local bars and restaurants in the North End.
The North End features single family homes on the south end of the neighborhood.
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Attending class in North End
Students in North End attend Northern Lights Elementary, rated C overall by Niche. They then move to Superior Middle, which gets the same grade. Superior High completes the list with a B-minus, which offers an online newspaper program for students to explore journalism early. For higher education, high school students can apply to the nearby University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Northern Lights Elementary is part of the School District of Superior.
Superior Middle School proudly serves the students of Wisconsin.
Superior High School first opened in 1965 for the Wisconsin community.
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Superior's brutal winter temperatures
Superior’s winter temperatures, as with nearby Duluth, venture close to the extreme. In winter 2023, the average high temperature was 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average low temperature was seven degrees Fahrenheit. In December, January and February 2023, the average overall temperature hovered at 19, 14 and 18 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Weather Spark.
Sitting down for a meal in North End
Although Central Superior has the most restaurants in the city by block, several spots for sit-down dining are available within North End. A casual drink to end the week can be had at Anchor Bar and Grill, known for its nautical décor, and the Tower Avenue Tavern, a hole-in-the-wall bar that streams football games. Both Izzy’s BBQ Lounge & Grill and Hammond Steak House serve savory entrees, such as racks of ribs and ribeyes. Folks have to drive south into Central Superior for groceries. Super One Foods has the basics, located at the Route 2 and Tower Avenue intersection.
The renowned Anchor Bar and Grill is a favorite hangout for bitg locals and visitors.
The Anchor Bar & Grill is a unique establishment serving tasty burgers and fries.
Izzy's BBQ Lounge and Grill serves smoked barbecue in a laid back environment.
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Events that encompass both port cities
Superior and Duluth are known for their seasonal events, especially those on Lake Superior. Come August, folks from both cities team up and race at the Dragon Boat Festival. Live music and local vendors fill in the gaps for a fun, packed weekend. The Barkers Island Farmers Market is a popular draw for those who want meats and produce sourced from local vendors.
The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival is an annual event every August in Superior WI.
Different musical acts appear each week at Superior's parks for Bayside Sounds Around Town.
Superior Porchfest of Wisconsin welcomes many styles of music.
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Parks in this Area
Kelly Park
Barker's Island Beach
Barkers Island Festival Park
Superior Municiple Forest
Superior Municple Forest Disc Golf
Veterans Park
Transit
Airport
Duluth International
25 min drive
Bus
06 St & Clough Ave
Bus
06 St & Grand Ave
Bus
05 St & Baxter Ave
Bus
05 St & Clough Ave
Bus
Catlin Ave & 06 St
Bus
06 St & Cumming Ave
Bus
05 St & Weeks Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North End
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North End, Superior sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in North End, Superior over the last 12 months is $173,300, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,255
Median Age
36
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,642
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$35,580
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
13.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.1%
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®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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