Living in Dunkirk, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dunkirk · Census data 2020–2024
Dunkirk has 12,549 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $53,299 (38% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $94,700, the median rent is $866/month.
Dunkirk at a glance
- Population
- 12,549
- Median age
- 43.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $53,299State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $94,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $866/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Dunkirk a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dunkirk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dunkirk the median home value is $94,700, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $866 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,080 a month in housing costs.
Dunkirk median household income
The median household income in Dunkirk is $53,299 and the income per person is $27,787. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Dunkirk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,167
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.24
Dunkirk demographics
- Population
- 12,549
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 5,530
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dunkirk ›
Education in Dunkirk
16.4% of adults 25 and older in Dunkirk have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dunkirk
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Dunkirk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkirk | 12,549 | $53,299 | $94,700 | $866 |
| Fredonia | 9,467 | $50,433 | $192,500 | $878 |
| Brocton | 1,404 | $58,500 | $110,100 | $753 |
| Silver Creek | 2,604 | $63,854 | $125,400 | $967 |
| Cassadaga | 608 | $73,750 | $121,900 | $821 |
| Sunset Bay | 384 | $66,731 | $245,000 | — |
| Farnham | 435 | $97,857 | $134,400 | $1,057 |
| Sinclairville | 557 | $48,214 | $107,300 | $486 |
| Lake Erie Beach | 3,279 | $59,968 | $162,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Dunkirk, NY?
The median household income in Dunkirk is $53,299, 38% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dunkirk?
The median home value in Dunkirk is $94,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Dunkirk?
The median gross rent in Dunkirk is $866 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Dunkirk, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in Dunkirk?
The median age in Dunkirk is 43.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Dunkirk?
The average commute to work in Dunkirk is 19 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dunkirk?
The unemployment rate in Dunkirk is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dunkirk?
16.4% of adults in Dunkirk have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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