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Duluth, GA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Duluth
Duluth is a city in Northern Georgia popular for its diverse landscapes and numerous parks. With year-round festivals and close proximity to Atlanta, residents of Duluth 55+…
Duluth is a city in Northern Georgia popular for its diverse landscapes and numerous parks. With year-round festivals and close proximity to Atlanta, residents of Duluth 55+ communities have an itinerary full of fun. Retirees interested in warm summers, outdoor recreation, and a tight-knit community will enjoy all that Duluth has to offer.
Climate & Geography
Located in the northeastern section of the Atlanta metro area in Gwinnett County, Duluth has a humid subtropical climate. Winters are short, cold, and wet while summers are hot and muggy. Residents experience nearly twice as much rainfall as the national average and very little snow. There are an average of 218 sunny days in Duluth.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
In Duluth, there are several parks that offer a variety of events and recreational programs, including Shorty Howell Park, McDaniel Farm Park, and Jones Bridge Park.
Residents of Duluth get to experience various events held throughout the year, such as the Duluth Beer and Wine Festival, Fall Festival, Rotary Car Show, Indie Green Festival, and Neighbor Night Market. The International Night Market Atlanta is an open-air night market held annually with street food, cultural performances, and shopping areas.
For residents who want to get out of town for a day, a short drive to Atlanta provides an abundant amount of recreation options.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Duluth is higher than the state and national average. Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
As one of the most tax-friendly states for retirees, Georgia does not tax Social Security benefits, and there are substantial exclusions for all other forms of retirement income. For retirees 62 to 64, this exclusion is $35,000, and for retirees over 65, it is $65,000. Additionally, property taxes are below average, and retirees may qualify for a double homestead exemption. Duluth has a 6 percent sales tax rate.
Health Care
The Atlanta metro area, which includes Duluth 55+ communities, ranks in the top 60 communities across the country.
There are three hospitals within 10 miles of Duluth: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Gwinnett Medical Center, and SummitRidge Hospital. The Gwinnett Medical Center is ranked No. 7 in Atlanta and No. 8 in Georgia, and it is rated high performing by U.S. News in six procedures and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Duluth, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Duluth has 84 homes, the largest has 180 homes, and the average communities consists of 146 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Duluth. The most recent communities started in Duluth include Everleigh Duluth, Brookhaven at Sugarloaf, Harris Orchards at Duluth. There are also 2 communities in Duluth that offer new construction homes, including Everleigh Duluth, Annabelle on Main.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Duluth. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Brookhaven at Sugarloaf is a gated communities with 140 homes, and Annabelle on Main is another gated communities with 180 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Duluth stay on the market for around 6 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $360,000, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Harris Orchards at Duluth average around $360,000.
6 communities near Duluth
9 homes near Duluth
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,509 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,121 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|5 baths
|4,287 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,139 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,553 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,152 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,138 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|5 baths
|4,565 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,258 sq ft
|Townhouse
Frequently Asked Questions
In Duluth, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Duluth has 84 homes, the largest has 180 homes, and the average communities consists of 146 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Duluth. The most recent communities started in Duluth include Everleigh Duluth, Brookhaven at Sugarloaf, Harris Orchards at Duluth. There are also 2 communities in Duluth that offer new construction homes, including Everleigh Duluth, Annabelle on Main.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Duluth. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Brookhaven at Sugarloaf is a gated communities with 140 homes, and Annabelle on Main is another gated communities with 180 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Duluth stay on the market for around 6 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $360,000, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Harris Orchards at Duluth average around $360,000.
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