At a Glance
Median Income
$47,031
$25,732 per capita
Home Value
$101,200
Zillow: $170,161
Median Rent
$807/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
16.2% 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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dunkirk residents earn a median household income of $47,031 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,732. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dunkirk is $101,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,161. Median rent is $807/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
5.4% of adults in Dunkirk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunkirk has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population806
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,221/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,031
Per Capita$25,732
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,200
Rent$807
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$170,161
Housing Units371
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation951 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Dunkirk was founded in 1852.
The median home in Dunkirk was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.