Small-town market profile · New York
Jamestown-Dunkirk, NY area market data
How the Jamestown-Dunkirk area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 124,126
- −2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 53,393
- Median household income
- $58,351
- +24.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $127,900
- Jobs located here
- 44,855
- Highest market score
- 70
- Laundromats, #30 of 150 scored small-town markets
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of the Jamestown-Dunkirk area. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
The Jamestown-Dunkirk area has an estimated 124,126 people and 53,393 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area from 2020 to 2025 at −2.6%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area is $58,351, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 24.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area runs highest on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (58).
Of the business types scored in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area, laundromats (70), child care centers and preschools (69) and mortgage brokers and lenders (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For laundromats, that ranks #30 of 150 scored small-town markets.
The Jamestown-Dunkirk area is made up of one county, Chautauqua County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for physical therapy clinics (59% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Jamestown-Dunkirk area with other small-town markets for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laundromats | 70 | #30 of 150 | 10 | 1.9 | $10.2M | 82 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 69 | #80 of 454 | 19 | 3.6 | $1.2M | 115 | 13 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 65 | #31 of 177 | 5 | 0.9 | Index only | 433 | Under 3 |
| Property management | 65 | #37 of 180 | 10 | 1.9 | Index only | 152 | 11 |
| Physical therapy | 65 | #90 of 400 | 12 | 2.2 | $4.6M | 190 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #100 of 533 | 80 | 15.0 | Index only | 194 | 18 |
| Real estate | 60 | #134 of 536 | 103 | 19.3 | Index only | 189 | 38 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #151 of 538 | 92 | 17.2 | $493K | 114 | 10 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 60 | #180 of 536 | 65 | 12.2 | $1.6M | 124 | 19 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 59 | #37 of 112 | 8 | 1.5 | $4.3M | 107 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 58 | #203 of 536 | 93 | 17.4 | $1.1M | 125 | 25 |
| Roofing and gutters | 57 | #102 of 288 | 16 | 3.0 | $8.9M | 105 | 9 |
| Electricians | 57 | #110 of 295 | 16 | 3.0 | $8.9M | 74 | 23 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 57 | #141 of 400 | 14 | 2.6 | $3.9M | 125 | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 56 | #167 of 476 | 32 | 6.0 | $4.5M | 94 | 35 |
| Gyms | 55 | #200 of 506 | 31 | 5.8 | $1.1M | 86 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 53 | #229 of 526 | 64 | 12.0 | $2.2M | 92 | 67 |
| Barbershops | 51 | #189 of 377 | 17 | 3.2 | $2.7M | 141 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 51 | #195 of 387 | 16 | 3.0 | $2.8M | 170 | 10 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 51 | #254 of 538 | 164 | 30.7 | $276K | 130 | 28 |
| Gas stations | 51 | #260 of 536 | 42 | 7.9 | $2.3M | 95 | 51 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 51 | #270 of 537 | 48 | 9.0 | $3.7M | 120 | 99 |
| Spas and skin care | 48 | #267 of 504 | 36 | 6.7 | $1.3M | 144 | 8 |
| Pest control | 45 | #51 of 85 | 7 | 1.3 | $8.4M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 44 | #262 of 431 | 16 | 3.0 | $2.5M | 99 | 9 |
| Pet stores | 42 | #147 of 220 | 9 | 1.7 | $3.1M | 69 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 41 | #282 of 426 | 25 | 4.7 | $2.2M | 92 | 13 |
| Convenience stores | 41 | #370 of 529 | 93 | 17.4 | $3.5M | 44 | 13 |
| Funeral homes | 40 | #244 of 365 | 24 | 4.5 | $347K | 51 | 13 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 40 | #360 of 526 | 44 | 8.2 | $1.2M | 127 | 34 |
| Veterinarians | 39 | #274 of 398 | 15 | 2.8 | $1.9M | 69 | 13 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 38 | #412 of 535 | 62 | 11.6 | $560K | 85 | 16 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 37 | #389 of 538 | 333 | 62.4 | $165K | 108 | 124 |
| Grocery stores | 36 | #385 of 506 | 50 | 9.4 | $6.5M | 70 | 29 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 35 | #344 of 458 | 36 | 6.7 | $1.5M | 86 | 61 |
| Car washes and detailing | 34 | #346 of 441 | 24 | 4.5 | $1.7M | 66 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 34 | #426 of 538 | 163 | 30.5 | $2M | 59 | 42 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 33 | #307 of 378 | 23 | 4.3 | $1.5M | 75 | 10 |
| Pizza | 30 | #457 of 520 | 55 | 10.3 | $3.2M | 63 | 99 |
| House cleaning | 29 | #126 of 142 | 15 | 2.8 | $3.9M | 61 | 18 |
| Insurance agencies | 29 | #441 of 537 | 67 | 12.5 | $1.1M | 90 | 45 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 28 | #359 of 399 | 29 | 5.4 | $2M | 69 | 45 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 28 | #483 of 529 | 61 | 11.4 | $2.9M | 78 | 30 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 25 | #479 of 507 | 57 | 10.7 | $3.1M | 75 | 30 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 24 | #490 of 538 | 603 | 112.9 | $292K | 79 | 245 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 24 | #500 of 538 | 310 | 58.1 | $568K | 86 | 115 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 23 | #360 of 387 | 31 | 5.8 | $908K | 36 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 22 | #465 of 481 | 51 | 9.6 | $1.1M | 68 | 63 |
| Pet businesses | 17 | #518 of 527 | 65 | 12.2 | $433K | 49 | 26 |
| Auto repair and car care | 14 | #523 of 538 | 243 | 45.5 | $163K | 61 | 92 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 12 | #384 of 387 | 25 | 4.7 | $1.6M | 52 | 22 |
| Auto repair shops | 12 | #534 of 538 | 149 | 27.9 | $267K | 60 | 73 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 8 | 1.5 | Index only | 40 | 5 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.6 | $13.2M | 96 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $51.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $39.7M | $744 | 78 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $95.5M | $1,788 | 69 |
| Food away from home | $176.1M | $3,299 | 81 |
| Groceries | $324.6M | $6,080 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $45.3M | $849 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $22M | $411 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $34.7M | $651 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $54.8M | $1,027 | 80 |
| Pets | $28.2M | $527 | 58 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $102.2M | $1,914 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $75.4M | $1,412 | 72 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $142.6M | $2,671 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $58.6M | $1,098 | 78 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $845.5M | $15,835 | 95 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 124,126−2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 53,393
- Median age
- 43.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 1,060 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 118
- Median household income
- $58,351+24.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $76,000
- Median home value
- $127,900
- Jobs located here
- 44,855
- Daytime population
- 120,603Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area?
These figures cover the whole small-town market. A site report draws rings around one address and counts what’s inside them: households, spending, jobs, and the competitors on map listings by name and distance, for any of the 56 business types.
Or open the report at the center of the Jamestown-Dunkirk area. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardRelated markets
Counties in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area 1
- Chautauqua County, NY125,544 people
Other markets based in New York 12
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area19,723,168 people
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area1,161,343 people
- Rochester, NY metro area1,058,413 people
- Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area906,052 people
- Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area704,836 people
- Syracuse, NY metro area656,410 people
- Utica-Rome, NY metro area288,881 people
- Binghamton, NY metro area245,242 people
- Kingston, NY metro area182,601 people
- Glens Falls, NY metro area126,039 people
- Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metro area115,040 people
- Ithaca, NY metro area104,537 people
Questions
How fast is the Jamestown-Dunkirk, NY area growing?
Population estimates put the Jamestown-Dunkirk area at 124,126 people in 2025, down 2.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 53,393 households. Median household income rose 24.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Jamestown-Dunkirk, NY area spend?
Households in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area spend about $845.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $324.6M on groceries and $176.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area spend the most on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Jamestown-Dunkirk, NY area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area are for laundromats (70), child care centers and preschools (69) and mortgage brokers and lenders (65). The Jamestown-Dunkirk area ranks #30 of 150 scored small-town markets for laundromats.
How does the Jamestown-Dunkirk, NY area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area is $58,351 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $127,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Jamestown-Dunkirk area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for physical therapy clinics (59% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 52 of the 56 business types have a score in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
Run a Groundwork site report on an address in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area. It maps the competitors on map listings near the site and sizes the households and spending within the distance you choose. New accounts get 10 actions over 3 days, no card.
All markets in New York · Every U.S. market · How we measure
Screening a site or an acquisition in the Jamestown-Dunkirk area?
A site report maps the competitors on map listings near an address and sizes the households and spending around it.
The button opens the report at the center of the Jamestown-Dunkirk area. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are estimates for research only. Not investment or real estate advice.