The Town FilesDuluth, Georgia
City in Gwinnett County · population 31,873 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $400,800
- Household income
- $95,331
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 39.5
Duluth is a city of 31,873 people in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The median home is worth $400,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more vibrant than 92% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 92% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Georgia towns.
How Duluth ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Duluth is worth $400,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $95,331, which is more affordable than 26% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,828 a month. 56.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Duluth | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $400,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,828 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $95,331 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 56.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Duluth
| People | Duluth | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.9% | — |
| Work from home | 20.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Duluth
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Duluth since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on January 2, 2006 about 9.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 10, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 83 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Gwinnett County since 1996
Gwinnett County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County had 386,500 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,588 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Duluth itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Duluth
19 public schools with 19,478 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth High School | 9-12 | 2,666 | 16.5 |
| Northview High School | 9-12 | 1,586 | 17.1 |
| Radloff Middle School | 6-8 | 1,304 | 12.2 |
| Duluth Middle School | 6-8 | 1,280 | 12.5 |
| Hull Middle School | 6-8 | 1,251 | 15.3 |
| McClure Health Science High School | 9-12 | 1,171 | 16.0 |
| Chattahoochee Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,119 | 13.0 |
| River Trail Middle School | 6-8 | 1,094 | 14.4 |
| Chesney Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,066 | 13.5 |
| Mason Elementary School | PK-5 | 926 | 13.6 |
| Wilson Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 864 | 16.3 |
| Ferguson Elementary School | PK-5 | 838 | 11.5 |
Towns near Duluth
- Johns Creek, GA3.7 mi · 82,453 people · home $629,400
- Peachtree Corners, GA5.3 mi · 42,243 people · home $484,700
- Norcross, GA5.4 mi · 17,209 people · home $403,400
- Suwanee, GA5.9 mi · 20,786 people · home $480,600
- Lilburn, GA7.7 mi · 14,502 people · home $329,700
- Alpharetta, GA8.5 mi · 65,818 people · home $649,000
- Sugar Hill, GA8.9 mi · 25,076 people · home $413,400
- Doraville, GA9.4 mi · 10,623 people · home $331,900
Duluth questions
Is Duluth, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Duluth scores better for retirees than 46% of Georgia towns and quieter than 7%. 13.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.5).
How much does a house cost in Duluth?
The median owner-occupied home in Duluth is valued at $400,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,331, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,828 a month.
What is the weather like in Duluth?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Duluth get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Duluth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on January 2, 2006. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)