Gwinnett’s hometown with a town green.
A Gwinnett County city about 25 miles northeast of Downtown Atlanta, with a lively downtown, free festivals and concerts, the Chattahoochee River nearby, and everything from townhomes to large single-family homes.
- $464K
- Median sale price, Duluth area (past 12 months)
- 1871
- Year Howell’s Crossing was renamed Duluth
- 733
- Homes sold in the past 12 months
- ~25 mi
- Northeast of Downtown Atlanta
Last updated: November 2026 · Market data from FMLS, Duluth area, Nov 2025–Oct 2026
Is Duluth right for you?
Duluth tends to fit buyers who want a walkable downtown with events, a wide range of home types and prices, and easy access to I-85, Peachtree Industrial and the river.
A real downtown
Restaurants, the Red Clay Theater, a splash fountain and free festivals and concerts in the town center.
Every kind of home
Townhomes, condos, established single-family neighborhoods and larger homes near Sugarloaf.
River and trails
Rogers Bridge Park, the Chattahoochee River and the Western Gwinnett Bikeway are close by.
Where is Duluth?
Duluth sits in western Gwinnett County, about 25 miles northeast of Downtown Atlanta, between Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and I-85. Johns Creek is across the Chattahoochee to the west, with Suwanee to the north and Norcross and Lawrenceville nearby.
Getting around
- I-85 and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard are the main routes into Atlanta.
- Pleasant Hill Road and Duluth Highway connect to Gwinnett Place and Lawrenceville.
- Gwinnett County Transit express buses serve the area.
See Duluth for yourself
Shannon shows you around Duluth: the downtown, local favorites, parks and the neighborhoods that make it one of Gwinnett’s most popular cities.
Local favorites
- Downtown Duluth, restaurants, the splash fountain and free events
- Red Clay Theater, live music and performances downtown
- Southeastern Railway Museum, Georgia’s official transportation museum
- Gas South Arena, concerts, Atlanta Gladiators hockey and Georgia Swarm lacrosse
- Rogers Bridge Park, riverside trails and the Chattapoochee Dog Park
- Duluth Fall Festival, a big community festival each September
Duluth market update: November 2026
In the Duluth area over the past 12 months (Nov 2025–Oct 2026), 733 homes sold at a median of $464,000, with a median of 23 days on the market. Homes sold at about 98.1% of list price, and there were 245 homes for sale in October.
- $464,000
- Median sale price
- 23
- Median days on market
- 245
- Active listings
Source: FMLS InfoSparks, Duluth (city area), all residential, Nov 2025–Oct 2026. The Duluth area includes homes with a Duluth address outside city limits, so a close, not exact, picture. Updated monthly.
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Homes in Duluth
Duluth began as Howell’s Crossing and was renamed Duluth in 1871 when the railroad came through. Today you’ll find townhomes and low-rise condos, established single-family neighborhoods from the 1970s through the 1990s, and larger homes in golf and swim-tennis communities. The median sale price in the Duluth area was $464,000 over the past 12 months, according to FMLS.
Thinking about buying here? Read my step-by-step guide to buying a home in Duluth.
Three things buyers should know
- Confirm the city limits. A Duluth mailing address isn’t always inside the City of Duluth, which affects taxes and services.
- Compare HOAs. Many Duluth neighborhoods have HOAs with swim and tennis amenities; review fees and rules early.
- Check school assignments. Look up the assigned schools for each address, since lines don’t follow city limits.
Tips for buyers in Duluth
- Get pre-approved before you tour so you can move quickly.
- Compare townhomes, established neighborhoods and newer communities; prices and HOA rules vary.
- Test your commute on I-85 or Peachtree Industrial at rush hour.
- Look up school assignments for any address you’re considering.
- Budget for an inspection and ask about the roof and HVAC age on 1980s and 90s homes.
Want the full Duluth picture?
Ask Shannon for a custom Duluth market report with recent sales, schools and what your budget buys.
Shannon Williams, PhD
About 20 years in education before real estate, and I still work like a teacher: one clear step at a time, no question too basic. Nearly 300 Atlanta families helped. Whether you’re buying your first home, moving up, selling, relocating to Atlanta, or looking for an agent who welcomes LGBTQ+ clients, I’ll walk you through every step.