St. Louis County
Duluth


Quality of Life

You'll enjoy a very high quality of life in Duluth, surrounded by the pristine lakes, lush forests and spectacular seasonal finery of northeastern Minnesota. Click on the links below for specific information about the area's excellent schools, quality housing, progressive health care, low crime rate, entertainment venues and interesting local attractions. The Northland offers something for everyone.



Climate | Taxes | Housing | School | Health Care | Crime Rate
Quality of Life Statistics
duluth
Average Daily Temperature High Low Average
January 17.9 -1.2 8.4
July 76.3 54.6 65.5
Annual Averages
Temperature (Fahrenheit) 39.1
Rainfall (Inches) 31
Snowfall (Inches) 79.60
Wind Speed (Miles per Hour) 11.2
Number of Days Sunny or Partly Sunny 177
  Range Average
Elevation (Feet above Sea Level) 610-1422 1,422
Personal Income Tax Rate Range
State Rate (%) 5.35 - 7.85
Local Rate (%) Not Applicable in Minnesota (N/A)
Local Occupation Tax Rate Range Basis
City Residents N/A N/A
Non-City Residents N/A N/A
Sales Tax
State Rate (%) 6.875%
Local Rate (%) 1
Major Exemptions
  • Electric Power and Natural Gas, if used in production
  • Production is rebated
  • Pollution Control if greater than 100 pounds
  • Industrial Building Construction Materials
  • Tooling if outsourced
  • Manufacturer's Raw Materials
  • Custom Software
Housing
Single Family Residential
Active Listings 493
$100,000 and Under 98
$100,001 - $150,000 148
$150,001 - $200,000 99
$200,001 - $250,000 32
$250,001 - $300,000 34
$300,001 and Above 82
Average Selling Price $153,704
Median Selling Price $133,900
Condominium & Townhouse
Active Listings 71
Average Selling Price $0
Median Selling Price $0
Schools
Duluth School District
Duluth Public Schools Academy (Edison, KG-8th Grade)
Harbor City International Charter (9th-12th Grade)
North Shore Community (KG-6th Grade)
Health Care
  Total
Hospitals 3
Teaching Hospitals N/A
Beds 812
Outpatient Clinics 23
Physicians N/A
Dentists 70
Physician Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) 3
Dentist Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) 1
Crime Rate
Per 100,000 Residents Total
Violent 309
Property 5,046
Index 5,355