Superior, Wisconsin, sits at the westernmost tip of Lake Superior, just across the Minnesota border from Duluth. The lake itself is a major draw and source of industry, but there’s more to this northern Wisconsin town than access to the largest freshwater lake in the world. “I’ve found that people are drawn to Superior for its affordability, access to nature and opportunities for outdoor activities like boating, hiking, fishing and kayaking,” says Krysti Gillman, an owner and broker with Kuschel Realty Group, LLC. “The University of Wisconsin–Superior attracts students, educators and families, while the city’s location near Duluth provides access to jobs, culture and amenities.” The median price for a single-family home in Superior is $212,000, about half the national median of around $400,000. “Housing here tends to be more affordable than in larger cities,” Gillman says. By comparison, Duluth’s median price is around $285,000. Townhomes in
Billings Park are among the newer housing developments, while some homes near downtown or in the
North End neighborhood may date from the 1890s. The Superior School District serves over 5,000 students and earns a C-plus from Niche. The University of