At a Glance
Median Income
$49,003
$27,848 per capita
Home Value
$91,200
Zillow: $129,384
Median Rent
$905/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
1,793/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dunkirk residents earn a median household income of $49,003 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,848. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dunkirk is $91,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,384. Median rent is $905/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Dunkirk reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,793/100K. The murder rate is 8.5/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Dunkirk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunkirk has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population12,597
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density2,769/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,003
Per Capita$27,848
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,200
Rent$905
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$129,384
Housing Units6,289
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property1,793/100K
Murder8.5/100K
Assault128/100K
Burglary316/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation608 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Dunkirk was founded in 1880.
The median home in Dunkirk was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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