Primary sources for Duluth, MN
- Census Bureau profile of Duluth, MN, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Duluth, MN, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Duluth, MN, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Duluth, MN
Electricity rates in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, MN ranks 2 of 31 Minnesota cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1951). Duluth, Minnesota has 86,863 residents in 37,150 households; 16.6% heat with electricity.
Duluth on the map
St. Louis County, with Duluth marked
Housing and heating in Duluth
Duluth, MN: 31,175 of 39,805 homes were built before 1980 and 4,687 in 2000 or later. Duluth, MN has 24,067 detached houses, 8,419 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,068 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Duluth, MN
% of homes by decade built, Duluth, MN
- 43pre-40
- 540s
- 1250s
- 760s
- 1070s
- 580s
- 590s
- 700s
- 410s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Duluth, MN
| Duluth, MN | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN, median year built | 1951 | 1962 | -11 years | 30 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, built before 1980 | 78.3% | 70.6% | +7.7 points | 3 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, built 2000 or later | 11.8% | 14.4% | -2.6 points | 25 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, detached houses | 60.5% | 74.1% | -13.7 points | 9 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 21.2% | 12.9% | +8.2 points | 20 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, mobile homes | 2.7% | 4.0% | -1.3 points | 6 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, renter households | 39.8% | 28.0% | +11.7 points | 7 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, median home value | $225,700 | $208,500 | +$17,200 | 30 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, median gross rent a month | $1,037 | $970 | +$67 | 29 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, people per household | 2.18 | 2.22 | -0.04 | 29 of 31 |
Facts about Duluth
- Residents of Duluth, MN, ACS 2023
- 86,8635 of 31 Minnesota cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Duluth, MN
- $66,26329 of 31 of those cities
- Households in Duluth, MN
- 37,1502.34 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Duluth, MN
- 60.2%22,377 owners and 14,773 renter households
- Housing units in Duluth, MN
- 39,8052,655 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Duluth, MN
- 16.6%6,168 of 37,150 homes
- Land area of Duluth, MN
- 71.7 sq mi1,212.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Duluth, MN
- 2.0% to 2.3%at 712 kWh a month over the $66,263 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Duluth, MN
- 122NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 140.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Duluth, MN
- 195131,175 of 39,805 homes (78.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Duluth, MN
- $225,700$1,037 gross rent a month, 5.51% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Duluth
Compare Duluth with nearby cities
| City near Duluth, MN | Distance from Duluth | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN (this page) | 0 mi | 86,863 | $66,263 | 1951 | $225,700 | 122 | 11.7% |
| Andover, MN | 120.0 mi southwest | 32,825 (-54,038) | $131,528 (+$65,265) | 1993 (+42 yr) | $389,200 (+$163,500) | 96 (-26) | 17.0% (+5.4 pts) |
| Blaine, MN | 122.2 mi southwest | 71,261 (-15,602) | $103,382 (+$37,119) | 1995 (+44 yr) | $327,500 (+$101,800) | 140 (+18) | 19.8% (+8.2 pts) |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 124.0 mi southwest | 63,348 (-23,515) | $86,618 (+$20,355) | 1983 (+32 yr) | $287,200 (+$61,500) | 126 (+4) | 11.7% (+0.1 pts) |
| Maplewood, MN | 128.7 mi south | 40,981 (-45,882) | $88,534 (+$22,271) | 1980 (+29 yr) | $291,300 (+$65,600) | 145 (+23) | 15.7% (+4.0 pts) |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 128.9 mi southwest | 84,349 (-2,514) | $85,964 (+$19,701) | 1980 (+29 yr) | $313,500 (+$87,800) | 143 (+21) | 12.5% (+0.9 pts) |
Who supplies Duluth
St. Louis County lists 2 utilities for Duluth, MN (86,863 residents): homes pay 15.66 to 17.90 cents per kWh, about $112 to $127 a month at 712 kWh, 2.0% to 2.3% of the $66,263 Duluth median income. St. Louis County page.
Who lives in Duluth: income, cars, homes
In Duluth, MN, 9,959 of 37,150 households earn under $35,000, 10,553 $35,000-$75,000, 11,398 $75,000-$150,000 and 5,240 $150,000 or more. Of 45,071 workers in Duluth, MN, 5,257 work from home, 32,304 drive alone, 1,357 ride transit and 2,027 walk. In Duluth, MN, 7,888 of 14,118 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 13,846 households moved in since 2018 and 7,471 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 14,099 residents of Duluth, MN live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.2. In Duluth, MN, 3,741 households own no vehicle and 20,157 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Duluth, MN homes: 20,363 have 3+ bedrooms, 7,768 none or one, median 5.5 rooms.
Household income in Duluth, MN
| Duluth, MN | Value | Rank in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN, households under $35,000 | 26.8% | 2 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, households $150,000 or more | 14.1% | 28 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, residents below poverty | 17.2% | 4 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, median age | 35.2 | 25 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 51.2% | 27 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, households without a vehicle | 10.1% | 6 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, households with 2+ vehicles | 54.3% | 27 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, workers at home | 11.7% | 29 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, cost-burdened renters | 55.9% | 3 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, moved in since 2018 | 37.3% | 8 of 31 |
| Duluth, MN, moved in before 2000 | 20.1% | 18 of 31 |
Cost of living with electricity in Duluth
Duluth, MN: 37,150 households at $1,113 a year per home for electricity (St. Louis County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $41.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,660 a year per household.
| Group in Duluth, MN | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Duluth, MN median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN, all households | 37,150 | $1,113 | $41.3 million | 1.68% |
| Duluth, MN, homeowners | 22,377 | $1,342 | $30.0 million | 2.03% |
| Duluth, MN, renters | 14,773 | $527 | $7.8 million | 0.80% |
Outage risk around Duluth
Duluth, MN, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 121 wind and 1 tornado, 140.5 per 100,000 residents of 86,863. Top gust near Duluth, MN: 87 knots, 100 mph. Damage near Duluth, MN: $25K.
Reports within 15 miles of Duluth, MN
wind and tornado reports, Duluth, MN
- 1'15
- 34'16
- 14'17
- 19'18
- 2'19
- 14'20
- 7'21
- 13'22
- 10'23
- 6'24
- 2'25
| Duluth, MN | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN, 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Duluth, MN, 2016 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Duluth, MN, 2017 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Duluth, MN, 2018 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Duluth, MN, 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Duluth, MN, 2020 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Duluth, MN, 2021 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Duluth, MN, 2022 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Duluth, MN, 2023 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Duluth, MN, 2024 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Duluth, MN, 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Analyst note on Duluth
Duluth, MN counts 86,863 residents in 37,150 households, on 71.7 square miles. Household income in Duluth, MN is $66,263; 22,377 of its 37,150 households own. 6,168 of the 37,150 occupied homes in Duluth, MN heat with electricity.
Duluth, MN has 39,805 housing units, 2,655 of them vacant or seasonal. Duluth, MN ranks 2 of 31 Minnesota cities for the lowest median home value ($225,700). Duluth, MN ranks 2 of 31 Minnesota cities for households earning under $35,000 (26.8%).
Duluth, MN ranks 3 of 31 Minnesota cities for the lowest median rent ($1,037 a month).
ZIP codes in Duluth
| ZIP area touching Duluth, MN | Share of the ZIP's land inside Duluth | Share of Duluth's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 55811 (Duluth, MN) | 28.5% | 25.7% |
| 55808 (Duluth, MN) | 98.2% | 16.5% |
| 55804 (Duluth, MN) | 11.0% | 14.5% |
| 55803 (Duluth, MN) | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| 55810 (Duluth, MN) | 13.6% | 9.0% |
| 55807 (Duluth, MN) | 98.7% | 8.0% |
| 55806 (Duluth, MN) | 100.0% | 4.8% |
| 55802 (Duluth, MN) | 99.9% | 3.6% |
| 55812 (Duluth, MN) | 100.0% | 2.7% |
| 55805 (Duluth, MN) | 100.0% | 2.0% |
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Questions on Duluth
Duluth: what is the electricity rate?
Duluth, MN has no price of its own; its 86,863 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 712 kWh month costs $112 to $127.
Duluth: how does it rank among Minnesota cities?
Duluth, MN: rank 5 of 31 by its 86,863 residents, rank 29 of 31 by $66,263 median income.
Duluth: how many homes heat with electricity?
Duluth, MN: 6,168 of 37,150 occupied homes, 16.6%; St. Louis County 17.9%.
Duluth: how much income goes to electricity?
At 712 kWh a month, 2.0% to 2.3% of the $66,263 median income in Duluth, MN.
Duluth: damaging storms reported nearby?
122 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Duluth, MN, 2015 to 2025, 140.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Duluth?
Duluth, MN: median home built 1951; 31,175 of 39,805 homes (78.3%) predate 1980, 24,067 are detached and 8,419 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Duluth, MN earn under $35,000?
9,959 of 37,150, against 5,240 at $150,000 or more.
How many people in Duluth, MN work from home?
5,257 of 45,071 workers.
How many Duluth, MN renters struggle with rent?
7,888 of 14,118 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.