Around 30 miles from Atlanta, Duluth has grown a lot over the years. The city's population has tripled to over 30,000 in just a decade, but it still feels like a small town. “We’re still a place where everyone knows each other’s name,” says Chris McGahee, Duluth's economic development and marketing director. That small-town connection spreads to downtown, where locally owned shops and restaurants surround the Town Green lawn. “You can’t walk five minutes without seeing someone you know,” McGahee says.
The city's location makes it convenient for commuters, with easy access to Interstate 85. It’s also home to major employers like the Gwinnett County School System and Northside Hospital Duluth and big-name companies like Agco Corporation and WestRock.
Local residents enjoy picnics and more on the Duluth Town Center green space.
A "Historic Duluth" mosaic at the Parson's Alley retail and restaurant area in Duluth, GA.
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Duluth's spacious lots, townhouses and gated neighborhoods
Duluth has grown steadily, and its housing market reflects that. The median home price is around $500,000, more affordable than Alpharetta or Dunwoody, but still higher than state and national medians. “The price of land — and the homes that stand on it — has shot up,” McGahee says. New townhouse communities, like Ashton Woods near downtown Duluth, are being built with prices ranging from $300,000 to over $600,000 as the city continues to invest in its shopping district. North of downtown, private golf communities like Sugarloaf Country Club are popular.
Brick transitional-style homes are in abundant supply in Duluth.
Traditional colonial revival style homes are found in the Duluth neighborhood.
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The amenity-filled McDaniel Farm Park
Duluth’s park system is a major draw, with over seven green spaces across the city. “The parks are the best in the United States. We have so many parks, and many people move here for that," says Leslie Kunkel, a Realtor with KW Commercial Atlanta Partners and longtime local. “Lake Lanier is nearby, too, for boating and fishing.” McDaniel Farm Park stretches across 125 acres to the south, featuring rolling green lawns and paved trails that wind past historic farm buildings. North of downtown, Scott Hudgens Park offers 48 acres dedicated to soccer, serving as home to the recreational club Atlanta Fire United. In 2024, the city broke ground on the 86-acre Beaver Ruin Wetland Park, focusing on preserving the local ecosystem with trails and a wildlife observation tower.
McDaniel Farm Park's trails wind through nature, making it a popular scenic walk in Duluth, GA.
Scott Hudgens Park is located off River Green Parkway in Duluth.
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A-rated Gwinnett County Schools
Gwinnett County Schools is Georgia’s largest and most diverse school district, earning an A-grade on Niche. “Duluth is a great family experience," Kunkel says. “Parents are involved because sports are big in the South." Duluth also has several private schools in the area, including Notre Dame Academy, the state’s highest-rated Catholic high school, earning an A-plus Niche grade.
Duluth Middle School is a public middle school located in Duluth, GA.
Notre Dame Academy is a top-rated, private, Catholic school
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The center of Koreatown in South Duluth
Downtown Duluth revolves around the lawn of Town Green and locally owned businesses. “You know the people who cook your food here,” says Lisa Thompson, president of the Duluth Business Association. “The business owners also form close relationships with each other. It’s less about competition and more about camaraderie.” New bars are adding to Duluth’s growing nightlife. “The Gwen Tajz Wine Bar is such a nice place to sit down and chat,” Thompson says. “The best part is you can carry an open container here on weekends.” In Duluth's southern reaches, the Super H-Mart grocery store is the heart of Atlanta's Koreatown.
The Gas South District has several local attractions, including The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning and Gas South Theater. The Atlanta Gladiators play minor league hockey at Gas South Arena from January to April.
Gas South Arena hosts year-round concerts and events in Duluth.
The Duluth Town Green is surrounded by walkways for locals to utilize year-round.
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Duluth is growing with new retail and residential developments
In 2024, Gwinnett County purchased the Gwinnett Place Mall, a once-thriving shopping center that is now nearly vacant. The county plans to transform it into a mixed-use facility called Global Villages, with thousands of multifamily housing units, a 13-acre park, retail and office spaces. The city is also adding more affordable housing along Duluth Highway, with 36 multifamily units developed by Rainbow Village.
Historic downtown Duluth events and concerts
Historic downtown Duluth is where local events come to life. During the annual Duluth Fall Festival, upwards of 100,000 attendees kick off the season with a parade, a 5K race and live music. “Kids who grew up here now work in the festival they remember from when they were little,” McGahee says. The Duluth Festival Center amphitheater hosts concerts on weekends.
Large crowds move up and down the streets for the Duluth Fall Festival.
Live bands perform throughout the day at the Duluth Fall Festival.
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29 miles to Atlanta via I-85 and crime stats
The city experiences hot summers and mild winters with a risk of tropical storms and flooding. There are several routes for the 29-mile drive to Atlanta, including Interstate 85, Buford Highway and Pleasant Hill Road. “Commute times depend on the time of day. It can be 40 minutes, depending on where you are because Atlanta is a big city,” Kunkel says. Nearly all Ride Gwinnett bus routes to Atlanta run through Duluth. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 39 miles away, is one of the busiest airports in the country.
According to the Duluth Police Department, the city saw a more than 50% decrease in property crime in 2023. The department credits this to its Public Safety Ambassadors Program, launched that same year to handle nonemergency reports. FBI data shows that Duluth had lower violent and property crime rates than state and national rates.
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