Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Duluth

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Duluth is $1,087 and the median household income is $68,807, with 41% of residents renting their homes. These figures provide context for the assisted housing options available across the city's 24 HUD-assisted and income-based properties.

Safety

According to the Duluth Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Duluth had a violent crime rate of 225 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Getting Around Duluth

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Duluth has a Walk Score of 8 (Car-Dependent) and a Transit Score of 38 (Some Transit). Most errands will require a car, though limited public transit options are available.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 37 public schools across 5 districts serve Duluth, including 16 elementary, 4 middle, 16 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Duluth, MN

The median household income in Duluth is $68,807 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,087 per month, according to the same source.

Income-based housing in Duluth is designed to keep monthly costs below market rate. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are calculated as a percentage of your income or set against local income limits, so your actual payment will typically be well below the citywide median.

• Median household income: $68,807/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,087/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 41% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable properties tracked: 24 buildings, approximately 1,800 units

Environmental Exposure

All 24 affordable housing properties in Duluth have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.