What are the schools like in Dunkirk, MD?

School district data for Dunkirk is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Dunkirk?

The median household income in Dunkirk, MD is $159,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Dunkirk, MD?

Dunkirk has an average high temperature of 43.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.9 inches.

Dunkirk, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dunkirk, MD affordable or expensive?

Dunkirk's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dunkirk is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $536,900 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dunkirk, MD?

Crime rate data for Dunkirk is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Dunkirk, MD a Good Place to Live?

Dunkirk is a small town of 2,277 in Maryland, with a median household income of $159,167 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Dunkirk stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Dunkirk is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dunkirk city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Dunkirk's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dunkirk costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Dunkirk, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$536,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$159,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Dunkirk is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Dunkirk, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dunkirk sees average highs of 43.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 15.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dunkirk, MD
Average High — January	43.9°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	15.9"

Demographics

Metric	Dunkirk, MD	National Avg
Population	2,277	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Owings, MD 4 mi Croom, MD 4 mi Friendship, MD 5 mi Baden, MD 5 mi Marlton, MD 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Dunkirk

Dunkirk, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20754

Dunkirk vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dunkirk, MD affordable or expensive?

Dunkirk's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Dunkirk roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $536,900 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Dunkirk, MD?

Crime data for Dunkirk is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Dunkirk?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Dunkirk, MD a good place to live?

Dunkirk, MD has a population of 2,277, a median household income of $159,167, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dunkirk?

Dunkirk averages 43.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 15.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dunkirk?

Dunkirk, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20754.

What is the population of Dunkirk?

The population of Dunkirk, Maryland is 2,277 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dunkirk?

Key numbers for living in Dunkirk: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $536,900, median household income $159,167. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dunkirk side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.