Dunkirk, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
12,597 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,003 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$91,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$468 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$648 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chautauqua County
3
Jamestown-Dunkirk Urban Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chautauqua County
4
Jamestown-Dunkirk Urban Area
4
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 23 24
Feb 2 15 26
Mar 3 11 34
Apr 3 3 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 4 8 41
Dec 4 22 30

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, NY State Senate District 57, NY Assembly District 150, NY
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Schools

Dunkirk Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
School 4
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Dunkirk Senior High School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

SUNY at Fredonia
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Jamestown Community College
26 miles, S • 1.4 star
Jamestown Business College
27 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Brooks-Tlc Hospital System, Inc
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Upmc Chautauqua at Wca
27 miles, S • 2.3 star
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital
34 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
44 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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