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Duluth’s story
205 years in pictures
1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1821Duluth is settled
DuluthGA
A town of 32,426, settled in 1821. Nearly 4.2% of it is conserved land.
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Population
32,426
+19.8% since 2010
Typical home
$438K
−2.5% in a year
Household income
$95K
median
Median age
39.5
years
Jobs based here
16,409
Balanced
What makes Duluth stand out
The 3 things Duluth does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#15 most walkable in GA
2.1 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
4.2% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Duluth
Health
Healthier than 86%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than GA on 19 measures, worse on 0.
BSchool Grade
Schools
#71 for schools in GA
of 231 towns
School Grade B.
A growing town
Duluth has grown 19.8% since 2010
26,600 people in 2010; 32,426 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Duluth’s report card
Outdoors2 miof trails · 4.2% conservedHealthAHealthier than 86% of U.S. townsCommute11 miHalf of commuters travel lessSchoolsBBeats 63% of GA districtsHousing$438K32% above the GA typical homeHazards21/100Low risk of storm & flood damageClimate89°/32°Summer high · winter low · 1″ snowSafetyBLess crime than 55% of U.S. towns
Now in Duluth
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Duluth is #1 of 263 in GA for “Lowest depression”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Duluth’s Town Square.
Weather
Forecast →61°
Clear
H 87° · L 62°
Local news
All →- Parkview vs Duluth - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/01/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 1
- Parkview vs Duluth - Girls Junior Varsity Flag Football 09/29/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- 11 Images That Show How First Class Eye Care Elevates Its Brand in Duluth, GAInvisionMag.com · Sep 23
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Duluth. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
4.2% of Duluth is conserved land
2.1 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves.
4.2%conserved
4.2%
conserved · 281 of 6,611 acres
2.1 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
#63
most conserved land in GA
#15
most walkable in GA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bunten Road Park | 1.2 mi | 45 |
| 2. Rogers Bridge Park | 0.5 mi | 28 |
| 3. Abbotts Bridge Unit;CRNRA - Abbotts Bridge Unit | — | 154 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Duluth beats the Georgia average on 19 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
AHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Georgia
19 better13 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Duluth | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.2% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 4% | 6.5% |
Northside Hospital Duluth
0.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
92nd
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Duluth
Most working residents leave Duluth for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Atlanta (13%), Alpharetta (6%) and Sandy Springs (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Duluth5%
Atlanta13%
Alpharetta6%
Sandy Springs5%
Peachtree Corners4%
11 mi
median commute distance
16,409
jobs based in Duluth
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Duluth’s public schools outperform 63% of Georgia districts
The public schools Duluth’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Elementary School | PK–5 | 1,133 | A− |
| Mason Elementary School | PK–5 | 913 | A |
| New Life Academy of Excellence | PK–8 | 645 | B+ |
| Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence | K–6 | 459 | A+ |
| Duluth Middle School | 6–8 | 1,201 | C+ |
| Coleman Middle School | 6–8 | 711 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state tests and graduationAll 8 schools →
Housing
A typical Duluth home is worth about $438K
The typical Duluth home is worth about $438,000, down 2.5% in a year, 32% above the Georgia typical home.
$438KZillow home value
Typical home value
Duluth$438K
Georgia$331K
Market temperature
42
days on market
98.1%
sale-to-list price
−2.5%
value change, 1 year
32
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.
21risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
34
paid flood claims since 2005
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Duluth has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–54°
Spring48–72°
Summer67–87°
Fall50–73°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Mar 25
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 55% of U.S. towns
Duluth reports less crime per resident than 55% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
BSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Duluth1.7
Georgia3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Duluth8.3
Georgia14
U.S.15.5
55th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
66th
percentile among GA towns
56
violent crimes reported in 2025
279
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Famous people from Duluth
16 notable people were born in Duluth.
About Duluth
City in Georgia, United States
Duluth ( də-LOOTH) is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. Located north of Interstate 85, it is approximately 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Atlanta. As of the 2020 census, Duluth had a population of 31,873, and the United States Census Bureau estimated the population to be 31,864 as of 2021. This Atlanta suburb is home to Gwinnett Place Mall, the Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center, Gas South Arena, Hudgens Center for the Arts, and the Red Clay Theater. It is also home to Northside Hospital–Duluth, an 81-bed hospital constructed in 2006, as well as GMC's Glancy Campus, a 30-bed facility located near downtown. The agricultural manufacturer AGCO is based in Duluth.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1821
- Population
- 31,873
- Area
- 10 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,096 ft
- ZIP code
- 30026, 30029, 30095
Duluth’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Duluth.
Berkeley LakePeachtree CornersSuwaneeJohns CreekDuluth
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