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Sunset Bay, NY
Census-designated place in Chautauqua County, New York.
Population
384
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
579
ZIP codes
0
Sunset Bay and its ZIP codes
Sunset Bay at a glance
- Sunset Bay is 37% denser than New York as a whole.
Local data for Sunset Bay, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chautauqua County. PPP loans are for Sunset Bay.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,771
45,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$922M
FY 2026, $7,220 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sunset Bay, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,002
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
365
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 19°F
33.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunset Bay, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Sunset Bay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver CreekVillage | 2.2 mi | 1.1 |
| FarnhamVillage | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake Erie BeachCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.8 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| AngolaVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Angola on the LakeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.5 |
| PerrysburgCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| North CollinsVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| DunkirkCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| GowandaVillage | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Highland-on-the-LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| EdenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.6 |
| FredoniaVillage | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| South DaytonVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| WanakahCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| CassadagaVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunset Bay, NY in?
- Sunset Bay is in Chautauqua County, New York.
- What is the population of Sunset Bay, NY?
- About 384 people live in Sunset Bay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunset Bay?
- Nearby places include Silver Creek (2.2 mi), Farnham (3.5 mi), Lake Erie Beach (5.3 mi), Forestville (6.8 mi), Angola (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023