At a Glance
Median Income
$58,700
$27,387 per capita
Home Value
$159,000
Zillow: $169,484
Median Rent
$1,114/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
249/100K
1,787/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
300 sunny days/yr
How Kirby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kirby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kirby a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kirby residents earn a median household income of $58,700 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,387. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kirby is $159,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,484. Median rent is $1,114/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Kirby reports 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,787/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Kirby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kirby has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,100
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density4,050/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,700
Per Capita$27,387
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,000
Rent$1,114
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$169,484
Housing Units2,967
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent249/100K
Property1,787/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault181/100K
Burglary599/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation685 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Kirby was founded in 1955.
The median home in Kirby was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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