Mover Beware
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11/25/2008
I have lived here only for a few months, but I must say that I am disappointed.
Other than the waterfront, Duluth is old, tired, worn and in decline. It is not a terrible place to live, but I can say that no one lives here without a very good reason - usually a strong job opportunity or family connection.
The people here are not friendly (at least by the standards of the South, Southwest and Midwest where I have lived previously) and the area itself is suffering from an ongoing downtrend in population, economics and really society as a whole.
Lastly, I was stunned at the cost of living here, particularly housing. Virtually no new housing has been built here in the last 2-3 years. No builder wants to get on the hook for a house they cannot sell.
My advice would be not to move here unless you first secure a good job and get a true familiarity with the area.
Ryan | Duluth, MN