Dunkirk
City in New York, United States
Overview
Dunkirk is a small city on the shores of Lake Erie, known for its maritime history, charming waterfront, and friendly community. Its blend of natural beauty and local traditions makes it a relaxing spot for visitors and locals alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
12,743
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.48°, -79.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,975
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.8°C
Record High
32.4°C
Record Low
-22.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
986 mm
Internet Speed
262 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
52.0
Airport
DKK
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.