Duluth, MN, is home to 86,700 people and is most well-known for having the city’s large port on Lake Superior. This city by the lake is also known for its diverse array of recreational attractions.
As more people move to Duluth, it’s important to know that the median home sale price is $244,950 and the average sale price per square foot is $151. And the average rent price for a 2-bedroom apartment in Duluth is $1,600.
If those numbers are out of your budget, don’t worry. We’ve got options to help you find a home. We’ve collected the 4 best affordable Duluth suburbs to consider moving to. And the best part is that they’re all less than 40 minutes away from the city. No matter where you move, you’ll still be close enough to Duluth to explore the city’s great neighborhoods without the price of living there.
#1: Superior, WI
Median home price: $187,500
Average sale price per square foot: $118
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,050
Driving distance from Duluth: 10 minutes
Superior, WI homes for sale
Superior, WI apartments for rent
With a median home sale price nearly $60K less than Duluth, Superior, WI, lands the number one spot on our list as the most affordable Duluth suburb. About a 10-minute drive from downtown Duluth, Superior is home to roughly 26,800 residents. If you’re considering moving to this area, visit the Fairlawn Mansion and Gardens, take a hike or bike ride on the Superior Hiking Trail, check out Amnicon Falls State Park, or take a scenic drive on the Lake Superior Circle Tour.
#2: Cloquet
Median home price: $220,000
Average sale price per square foot: $150
Driving distance from Duluth: 25 minutes
Cloquet, MN homes for sale
Cloquet, MN apartments for rent
Cloquet comes in as the second most affordable suburb in Duluth. Only 25 minutes from the city center, you can visit the Glensheen Mansion in just a quick drive. Living in Cloquet, you’ll want to visit the Cloquet Forestry Center or the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, take a hike through Jay Cooke State Park, or stroll down Cloquet’s Main Street.
#3: Moose Lake
Median home price: $238,000
Average sale price per square foot: $151
Driving distance from Duluth: 40 minutes
Moose Lake, MN homes for sale
Moose Lake, MN apartments for rent
Taking the third spot is Moose Lake. Just 40 minutes outside of Duluth, you’ll find the home prices are much less expensive. Even with a population of about 2,800, there are plenty of cool areas to explore in Moose Lake. If you find yourself moving here, make sure to visit the Moose Lake State Park, take a scenic drive down the Moose Lake Scenic Byway, or go fishing or canoeing on one of the many lakes in the area.
#4: Carlton
Median home price: $378,000
Average sale price per square foot: $164
Driving distance from Duluth: 25 minutes
Carlton, MN homes for sale
Carlton, MN apartments for rent
Only slightly more expensive than Moose Lake is Carlton, the next suburb on our list. With a population close to 950, there’s still plenty to do in this Duluth suburb. Plan to spend the day white water rafting, camping at Jay Cooke State Park, or traveling across the swinging bridge.
Methodology: Affordability is based on whether a suburb’s median home sale price or average sale price per square foot is less than Duluth and under a 40-minute drive from downtown Duluth. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during November 2022. Average rental data from Rent.com November 2022. Population data sourced from United States Census Bureau.
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