How many renters in Dunkirk, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.5% (±10.3 points) of renting households in Dunkirk, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.5% (±10.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.3% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±5.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Dunkirk
| Share of income spent on rent | Dunkirk | Chautauqua County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.5% (±6.7 points) | 17.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.6% (±6.9 points) | 14.1% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±5.9 points) | 9.2% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.6% (±4.9 points) | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.2% (±5.1 points) | 10.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.3% (±9.0 points) | 39.4% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Dunkirk against Chautauqua County, its state and the nation
| Dunkirk | Chautauqua County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.5% (±10.3 points) | 49.5% (±3.6 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.3% (±9.0 points) | 39.4% (±3.1 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±5.2 points) | 29.7% (±1.7 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,714 (±$5,793) | $33,312 (±$3,028) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $866 (±$81) | $812 (±$21) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Dunkirk, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chautauqua County (49.5%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Chautauqua County, Dunkirk ranks 11 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 469 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Dunkirk
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkirk | — | 46.5% (±10.3 points) | — |
| Town of Dunkirk | 1.0 mi | 37.1% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Fredonia | 2.8 mi | 60.5% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pomfret | 5.0 mi | 60.1% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sheridan | 5.5 mi | 42.1% (±27.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Arkwright | 7.7 mi | 50.0% (±67.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Brocton | 8.4 mi | 37.3% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Silver Creek | 9.3 mi | 42.3% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Cassadaga | 9.6 mi | 9.1% (±75.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Chautauqua County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Town of Pomfret | 60.1% (±10.8 points) |
| 6 | Town of Kiantone | 58.1% (±48.9 points) |
| 7 | Town of Busti | 55.5% (±14.7 points) |
| 8 | Town of Carroll | 54.5% (±35.4 points) |
| 9 | Jamestown | 51.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 10 | Town of Arkwright | 50.0% (±67.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Dunkirk | 46.5% (±10.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of Ellicott | 46.5% (±10.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of Hanover | 46.5% (±20.4 points) |
| 14 | Town of Harmony | 42.9% (±21.6 points) |
| 15 | Town of Sheridan | 42.1% (±27.3 points) |
| 16 | Town of Westfield | 39.2% (±20.8 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Town of Charlotte | 38.6% (±36.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Chautauqua County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dunkirk
Are renters in Dunkirk rent-burdened?
46.5% of renting households in Dunkirk pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Dunkirk spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dunkirk, NY spends 28.0% (±5.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunkirk city, Chautauqua County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunkirk city, Chautauqua County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunkirk city, Chautauqua County, New York
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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