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Dunkirk, New York

city · Chautauqua County

At a glance

12,549
Population
$94,700
Median home value (all homes)
69% below U.S. median
$136,078
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$866/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$53,299
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
19 min
Average commute
92.1%
Homes with broadband
5.68%
Locations with fiber available
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing51% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities10% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost28% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates87.4%
College graduates16.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Dunkirk Economic Development
DLDC and DIDA promote economic development in the City of Dunkirk, providing loans, incentives, and plans to attract, retain, and grow businesses and create jobs.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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