Dunkirk, New York

Population 12,518

Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County, NY. The population is 12,518, making Dunkirk the 2nd largest city in Chautauqua County.

There are 6 public schools in Dunkirk with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Dunkirk is moderate , and there are 24 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Dunkirk is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Dunkirk property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Dunkirk include Fredonia, Pomfret and Sheridan.

Dunkirk Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.5%

Crime Rate

20.38% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 43
  • Violent Crimes: 179
  • Robbery: 43
  • Burglary: 316
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

29.37% Higher than national avg.
  • 24 offenders in Dunkirk
  • 19.17 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

88 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 11
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 73

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Dunkirk, NY and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Dunkirk's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
1 Private School

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Dunkirk, NY

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Dunkirk, NY issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Dunkirk, NY issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $518
  • 1 Bedroom: $613
  • 2 Bedrooms: $757
  • 3 Bedrooms: $979
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,062

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Environmental Hazards

88 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Dunkirk, NY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Dunkirk, NY is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.64 Average
    Dunkirk, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.95°
  • February 27.75°
  • March 36.33°
  • April 47.33°
  • May 59.13°
  • June 67.27°
  • July 72°
  • August 70.02°
  • September 63.4°
  • October 52.13°
  • November 42.27°
  • December 32.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Dunkirk, NY

Earthquakes
Dunkirk, NY has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Dunkirk, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Dunkirk, NY has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Dunkirk, NY has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Dunkirk, NY: $35,858

Unemployment

Unemployment in Dunkirk is 4.2%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.71%
White Collar - 47.29%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Tom Reed

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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