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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 · estimate
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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