There are 15 assisted living facilities serving Dunkirk, New York. This includes 2 facilities in Dunkirk and 13 nearby. Assisted living costs in New York range from around $41 up to $347 daily, with an average expense running approximately $123. The monthly cost averages around $3,684 and ranges between $1,217 and $10,413. Yearly, the average cost is about $44,205, which is over the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Dunkirk, New York
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- Dunkirk scores significantly lower than the New York average of 71.
- Dunkirk scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Brooks Memorial Hospital).
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including St Vincents Home, Absolut Center For Nursing and Rehab Dunkirk LLC, and Chautauqua County Home.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 29 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 30 golf courses in or around the city, including Shorewood Country Club, Hillview Golf Course, and Rosebrook Golf Course.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Creekside Outdoors and Silver Creek Optical).
- There are 19 churches in or near the city, including Apostolic House of Prayer, First Baptist Church, and Holy Trinity Rc Church.
- There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 18 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 12 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 4.27% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 2.75% of property value, which is lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- New York has an average state income tax of 4.81%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $47,713, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,648, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,129, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,840 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $109,500 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $28,600 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $48,048 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.09%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Dunkirk receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Dunkirk has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Dunkirk has an average population density of 646.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Dunkirk have a very short daily commute time.
- Dunkirk has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 83.27%.
Dunkirk is a small city in Chautauqua County in New York. While the city includes 15,072 people, the encompassing metropolitan area includes a population of 1,144,550. The senior community currently composes about 31% of the total population.
Dunkirk has an average SeniorScore™ of 64. The city has an average per capita income of $21,000. The average household income is $38,000 versus the average of $62,000 for the entire state of New York. The current unemployment rate is around 6.09% and the average home price is $99,000, which is much less than the New York average of $328,500.
Dunkirk has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets average levels of precipitation each year. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Dunkirk has moderate air quality ratings and a moderate rate of crime.