What percentage of people rent in Dunkirk, NY?
41.5% (±5.0 points) of the occupied homes in Dunkirk, NY are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 2,294 renting households against 3,236 that own their home.
In Dunkirk, the share of households that rent went from 42.6% in 2015–2019 to 41.5% in 2020–2024 (−1.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 41.5% (±5.0 points)
- Renting households
- 2,294 (±307)
- Median renter income
- $35,714 (±$5,793)
Who rents and who owns in Dunkirk
| Dunkirk | Chautauqua County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 41.5% (±5.0 points) | 31.1% (±1.2 points) | 45.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 2,294 (±307) | 16,631 (±773) | 3,525,661 (±12,362) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 3,236 (±300) | 36,762 (±711) | 4,196,985 (±19,607) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $35,714 (±$5,793) | $33,312 (±$3,028) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $66,766 (±$7,313) | $74,524 (±$2,722) | $114,563 (±$568) | $100,009 |
In Dunkirk, the renter share is higher than in Chautauqua County (31.1%).
It is not measurably different from New York (45.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Chautauqua County, Dunkirk ranks 2 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 72 of 1,004.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Dunkirk has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 42.6% (±3.9 points) | 41.5% (±5.0 points) | −1.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $663 (±$63) | $866 (±$81) | +30.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $35,146 (±$3,589) | $53,299 (±$5,955) | +51.7% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Dunkirk
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkirk | — | 41.5% (±5.0 points) | — |
| Town of Dunkirk | 1.0 mi | 16.0% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| Village of Fredonia | 2.8 mi | 46.4% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pomfret | 5.0 mi | 36.9% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sheridan | 5.5 mi | 7.0% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Town of Arkwright | 7.7 mi | 10.7% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
| Village of Brocton | 8.4 mi | 35.5% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Silver Creek | 9.3 mi | 31.8% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Cassadaga | 9.6 mi | 12.9% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Dunkirk, NY (16.0%), Town of Sheridan, NY (7.0%), Town of Arkwright, NY (10.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Chautauqua County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown | 50.7% (±2.7 points) |
| 2 | Dunkirk | 41.5% (±5.0 points) |
| 3 | Town of Pomfret | 36.9% (±5.8 points) |
| 4 | Town of Westfield | 28.7% (±8.5 points) |
| 5 | Town of Ellicott | 28.1% (±4.4 points) |
| 6 | Town of Busti | 27.3% (±5.2 points) |
| 7 | Town of Cherry Creek | 25.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 8 | Town of Sherman | 24.9% (±8.2 points) |
Showing 8 of 29 places in Chautauqua County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dunkirk
How many renters are there in Dunkirk?
Dunkirk has an estimated 2,294 (±307) renting households, 41.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Dunkirk?
In Dunkirk, the share of households that rent went from 42.6% in 2015–2019 to 41.5% in 2020–2024 (−1.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Dunkirk?
A renting household in Dunkirk has 2.1 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Dunkirk?
The median renting household in Dunkirk, NY has an income of $35,714 (±$5,793) a year, against $66,766 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 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
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunkirk city, Chautauqua County, New York
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunkirk city, Chautauqua County, New York
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunkirk city, Chautauqua County, New York
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Dunkirk city, Chautauqua County, New York (county subdivision:21105, in state:36 county:013).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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