City in New York, United States

Dunkirk

$128kMedian Home
268Days with 5+ hrs sun
57°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation12kCenter elevation617 ft
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Dunkirk is a city in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It was settled around 1805 and incorporated in 1880. The population was 12,743 as of the 2020 census. Dunkirk is bordered on the north by Lake Erie. It shares a border with the village of Fredonia to the south, and with the town of Dunkirk to the east and west. Dunkirk is the westernmost city in the state of New York.Wikipedia

The cold season is long. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Winter is not just a brief interruption. Noticeable daylight swing. Annual snowfall is at least 15 inches.

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Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Dunkirk, New York
Latitude42.48°
Longitude-79.33°
Population12k
Center elevation617 ft

State Context

New YorkU.S. state

New York, also called New York state, is a state located in the Northeastern United States. Bordering New England to its east, Pennsylvania and New Jersey to the south, and Canada to its north, New York extends into both the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes. It is the fourth-most populous state in the United States, with over 20 million residents, and the 27th-largest state by area, with a total area of 54,556 square miles (141,300 km2).Wikipedia

Income tax: 4.00% - 10.90%Avg sales tax: 8.53%Property tax: 1.62%Official school data available

About the Region

Mid-Atlantic

The Mid-Atlantic includes the urban corridor through New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., as well as rural areas, mountains, and smaller communities outside that corridor. A city in this region does not necessarily share the density or transport connections of those major centers.

Coastal, inland, and upland locations have different weather and travel patterns. Regional rail connections and walkable neighborhoods are location-specific, while housing costs depend on the local market. Compare the city figures and investigate the particular neighborhood before choosing a place.

Outdoors

Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age43 yrs
College Educated17%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home4%of workforce
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$128k
Median home price
Household Income
$47k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
79
Walk Score at mapped location
71 / 100 · point score

Not a citywide average. Walkability varies by address.

42.48000, -79.33350 · Updated 2026-08-21

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School Rating
2.7/10
Internet
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
268
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

73% of the year
Avg High Temp
57°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
77% warm season / 76% cool season
Comfort Score
51/100
Mixed
Temp Swing
42°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
53"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
65"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
43
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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humid summers
Summer 77% · Winter 76% · Mar-Aug 71-79%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
6 days
per year with AQI > 100
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