Duluth, GA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 26,945
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income High

Geography

Duluth is located northeast of the heart of Atlanta, in Gwinnett County.

Cultural Attractions

The Duluth Fall Festival is held each September to celebrate local artists.

Recreation

The city has six parks for leisure and recreation.

Historical

Gwinnett County's first hospital was built in Duluth in 1943.

Economy

One of the Southeast's centers for high technology, Gwinnett County is home to 1,300 high-tech companies.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
26,945
Population under 55:
83.0%
Population over 55:
17.0%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Atlanta

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
90°F July High, 34°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$57,690
Median home price:
$161,094
Average property tax:
$2,776

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
9.1%
Average
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
4
Middle schools:
2
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
19
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
24

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
37/3
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
55/3

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
39

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