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Classifications of neighborhoods
according to the Duluth Area Association
of Realtors:
Duluth consists of many different areas
with unique characteristics and history.
The differences in each area are due to
various periods of growth which resulted
in the evolution of individual
neighborhoods. The boundaries and
classifications of the neighborhoods are
not well defined and vary according to
different sources.
Cloquet, Esko, Proctor, and Hermantown,
although separate cities, are considered
part of the Duluth community.
A study completed by the University of
Minnesota graduate students describes
the conditions of various neighborhoods
in Duluth. The descriptions provided are
subjective in nature and are based on
the students' observations and
interpretations of archival data
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EAST DULUTH |
East Hillside,
Endion
The housing in the area is in
average condition. Many homes
are well maintained, but others
require significant repair. It
consists of mainly older housing
a smaller multifamily
structures. The street
conditions are poor and require
further paving in Endion. Many
larger family homes were
converted to rental units over
the past few years. The average
sale price increased the most in
this area due in part to the
construction of many new homes |
UMD, Chester
Park, Morley Heights, and
Parksville
The housing supply consists of
newer, primarily larger, single
family homes and multifamily
structures. Many single family
homes are rented by college
students. This area accounts for
the largest number of sales in
Duluth from 1990 and 1993. The
area also has the largest supply
of single family homes in
Duluth. |
North Shore
(within city limits)
There are above average housing
conditions in this neighborhood.
The housing is considered to be
rural in nature with little or
no multifamily housing. There is
a large number of adults and
married couples without children
in this area. Residents often
have higher incomes and own
their property. Some areas are
not served by public utilities.
This is one of the areas which
accounted for the smallest
number of sales in Duluth from
1990 to 1993. |
Congdon Park,
Lakeside, Lester Park
The condition of housing in this
area is above average. There are
many newer, larger single family
homes. Many individuals with low
or moderate incomes cannot
afford to purchase a home in the
area. |
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WEST DULUTH |
West End
The housing supply is well
maintained toward the top of the
hillside, but some deferred
maintenance can be found toward
the bottom. Some newer, larger,
more expensive single family
homes are located along Skyline
Parkway and Exhibition Drive.
Many homeowners are remodeling,
repairing, and refinancing their
homes indicating they are likely
to stay in the West End. Little
land is available for
residential development other
than scattered, vacant lots. A
significant amount of housing
was built before 1940. |
Piedmont
Heights, Duluth Heights
The housing supply is in good
condition, but there are
indications of deferred
maintenance on the west side of
Duluth Heights. There are some
new subdivisions such as Crystal
Tree and Ponderosa Groves. Area
residents have concerns
regarding the intrusion of
commercial development in the
Miller Hill Mall area. Most
residents want to maintain low
population density and "green
space." High demand and new
residential construction result
in high sale prices. The
abundance of available land
increases the likelihood of
further residential
construction. |
Bayview
Heights, Fairmont Park, Irving,
Cody, Spirit Valley, Denfeld,
Oneta
The housing supply is well
maintained toward the top of the
hillside but poorly maintained
toward the bottom. There area
areas of very poor housing,
especially proximal to
Interstate 35. Over the past
decade, a significant number of
older, less desirable dwellings
were demolished. The numerous
new housing projects make this
area one of the fastest
improving neighborhoods in
Duluth. A significant amount of
housing was built prior to
1940. |
Fond Du Lac,
Gary New Duluth, Morgan Park,
Smithville, Riverside, Norton
Park
The housing supply in these area
is in relatively good condition.
Some homes show evidence of
deferred maintenance. |
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CENTRAL DULUTH |
Central
Hillside, Central Business
District
The best housing in the area can
be found west of Mesaba Avenue.
There are areas of substandard
housing on the eastern side of
the roadway. Portions of the
entire area are in need of major
renovation or complete
demolition. There is little land
available for additional
development. Residents generally
oppose multifamily development
and prefer to reserve the
smallest number of single-family
home sales. |
Kenwood,
Woodland, Hunter's Park, UMD,
Chester Park, Morley Heights,
and Parksville
The housing supply consists of
newer, primarily larger, single
family homes and multifamily
structures. Many single family
homes are rented by college
students. This area accounts for
the largest number of sales in
Duluth from 1990 and 1993. The
area also has the largest supply
of single family homes in
Duluth. |
Park Point
The housing in the area is in
relatively good condition. There
is a good mix of new and older
unites, many of which are
expensive. There is a little
land available for additional
development. Residents have a
strong sense of community and
are resistant to the building of
rental units. Sale prices are
high due in part to the
proximity of Lake Superior. |
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CLOQUET |
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Cloquet is located southwest of
Duluth on the St. Louis River.
More than 11,000 people live in
Cloquet.
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(Source: Residential Housing
Market Study, a research project
conducted in conjunction with
the UMD Center for Economic
Development.)
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