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Dunkirk, New York · ZIP 14048

Dunkirk — ZIP 14048

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Dunkirk (14048) scores 70/100 — Good for New York. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $136K.

70OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100
Avg math proficiency36%
Avg reading proficiency35%
Schools nearby5

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index94/100
Typical home value$136K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$136K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,924

Violent Crime

274

Property Crime

1,650

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Chautauqua County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
DUNKIRK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–12882
77%
70%
SCHOOL 5KG–02152
37%
27%
SCHOOL 3PK–02157
27%
22%
SCHOOL 7KG–03134
22%
22%
DUNKIRK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL03–06575
17%
32%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

14,949

Median Income

$56K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

46.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 14048 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 14048 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 14048 is approximately $136K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 14048 in Dunkirk has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.