At a Glance
Median Income
$166,471
$73,466 per capita
Home Value
$557,700
Zillow: $636,997
Bachelor's Degree+
51.3%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
9.3% smoking rate
How Dunkirk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dunkirk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dunkirk a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dunkirk residents earn a median household income of $166,471 , which is 122% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,466. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dunkirk is $557,700 , 98% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $636,997. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
51.3% of adults in Dunkirk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunkirk has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,319
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density352/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$166,471
Per Capita$73,466
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$557,700
Rent
Ownership98.8%
Zillow$636,997
Housing Units824
Rent Burden31.2%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation104 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.3%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Dunkirk was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.