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Dunkirk, NY Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Leah Lee

Why I chose Dunkirk over bigger cities

So, I'm a 35-year-old police officer and Homes are going for about $91,200 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

4 replies 15 upvotes living
Emily Gutierrez

Best companies to work for in Dunkirk?

I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. What are your go-to spots? TIA!

1 replies 4 upvotes jobs
Elijah Mendoza

Best coffee shops in Dunkirk?

What neighborhoods would you suggest? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

12 replies 2 upvotes qa
Zoe Ortiz

Job market in Dunkirk for tech?

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 30s, and With a population of 12,597, Dunkirk is a small town. Poverty rate is 17.9%, which is higher than I expected. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Would love some local...

1 replies 9 upvotes jobs
Leah Lee

What's it really like living in Dunkirk?

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $905 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here? Thanks in advance! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good s...

13 replies 11 upvotes living
Jose M.

Most overrated things about Dunkirk

Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

5 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Zoe Ortiz

Affordable areas near Dunkirk?

Hello, I'm a 39-year-old pharmacist and Median household income is $49,003, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a small town city with about 12,597 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Dunkirk sits at 179.3 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The sub...

2 replies 3 upvotes housing
Jose M.

Is Dunkirk good for remote workers?

OK so What are your go-to spots? Thanks for reading. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

3 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Jose M.

Relocating to Dunkirk, NY -pros and cons?

We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. With a population of 12,597, Dunkirk is a small town. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

2 replies 15 upvotes moving
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