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Dunkirk, New York real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Dunkirk, NY (Chautauqua County) — Census median home value $91,200, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year.
Dunkirk, NY is in Chautauqua County, New York — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,597, with a median household income of $49,003. Census data puts Dunkirk's median home value at $91,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Chautauqua County's current median listing price runs $249,750, roughly flat over the past year.
At a glance
Dunkirk market snapshot
Population
12,597
Median Household Income
$49,003
Median Home Value (city)
$91,200
Median Listing Price (Chautauqua County)
$249,750
Median Gross Rent
$905/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.1%
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What makes Dunkirk different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dunkirk's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $91,200. Separately, Chautauqua County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $249,750. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Chautauqua County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.94% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Dunkirk has an estimated population of 12,597 and a median household income of $49,003, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Dunkirk's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Dunkirk FAQ
What are home values like in Dunkirk, NY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Dunkirk's median home value at $91,200. Chautauqua County's current median listing price runs $249,750, roughly flat over the past year.
What is the population of Dunkirk, NY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dunkirk's population at approximately 12,597.
What's the median rent in Dunkirk, NY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Dunkirk at approximately $905 per month.
What is the median household income in Dunkirk, NY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Dunkirk at approximately $49,003.
Is the Dunkirk housing market growing?
Chautauqua County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.94% annual change in 2025.
Is Dunkirk, NY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Dunkirk's median home value at about 1.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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