Duluth, MN-WI Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Duluth, Minnesota. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$265,012

+5.7% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.0%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+5.5%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+5.5% year-over-year

Climate Risk

28/100

Low

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral1.07x

In-migrants avg $56,650 AGI vs out-migrants $52,786

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Opportunity Zone Market

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Duluth Market Summary

Duluth, MN-WI is experiencing strong growth with 5.7% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.73x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+56 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (28/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.02% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score90/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.7x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$71,067

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+2.8%
Base Case+5.5%
Bull Case+8.3%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Duluth, MN-WI's primary climate exposure is wind storms (42/100). The composite climate risk score of 28/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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