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Moving to Dunkirk, MD
$561,300Median home value
Calvert CountyArea
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About Dunkirk
Dunkirk is a growing suburban town in Calvert County, Maryland, at the crossroads of MD Routes 4 and 260. About 2,200 residents live in newer subdivisions and townhome communities that have expanded rapidly in recent years. It's a popular choice for commuters to DC, Annapolis, and Andrews AFB seeking newer construction and Calvert County schools.
Home prices in Dunkirk
The median home value in Dunkirk is $561,300.
Top places in Dunkirk
- Dunkirk District Park — sports fields, playgrounds, and walking paths.
- Chesapeake Beach — bayside boardwalk and restaurants about 15 minutes east.
- Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary — nature trails on the Patuxent River nearby.
- North Beach — waterfront town with a fishing pier, minutes east.
Commuting from Dunkirk
- Downtown Washington, DC is about 30-40 minutes north via MD 4.
- MTA commuter buses run from Dunkirk park-and-rides to downtown DC.
- Annapolis is about 25 minutes northeast via MD 2/260.
Dunkirk FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dunkirk, MD?
The median home value in Dunkirk is $561,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Dunkirk, MD?
Downtown Washington, DC is about 30-40 minutes north via MD 4.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.