Duluth, GA Economy


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Duluth, GA is a great city to live in and offers a lot of opportunities for locals and visitors alike. The two bedroom rent in Duluth is $1,910 compared to the US average of $1,430, however grocery cost index in the city is the same as in the US at 100.
Duluth has lots of great places to work with a variety of local companies such as AGCO Corporation, Primerica Financial Services, Georgia-Pacific and Genuine Parts Company. There are also many thriving small businesses that offer unique employment opportunities such as Antiques on Main Street and The Local Juice Bar. With so many options available there’s something for everyone when it comes to finding employment in Duluth.

Duluth has an unemployment rate of 3.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Duluth has seen the job market decrease by -5.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 45.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Duluth
- The Sales Tax Rate for Duluth is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Duluth is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Duluth
- The average income of a Duluth resident is $36,472 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Duluth resident is $77,516 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 4 years ago

I live within the city limits of Duluth Georgia, I moved here from the Washington DC area. I love Duluth Georgia because it has a small town feel with all the big city  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have to wonder if the review of Duluth GA was based on Duluth postal codes or the actual city limits. My query stems from the fact that Fulton is listed as the county  More

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I plan to relocate my family to Duluth, Ga. in the upcoming months and i need a little insight on how life in Duluth, Ga. really is including the negative and positive.  More

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