Kirkland, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Boone County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,497 Population 1,207/sq mi density
$92,500 Median Income $37,477 per capita
$187,800 Home Value $286,371 Zillow
$1,050 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$92,500 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,800 home value, $1,050/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Kirkland, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,500
23% above
$37,477 per capita
Home Value
$187,800
33% below
Zillow: $286,371
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
187/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Kirkland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kirkland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
123%
Home Value
67%
Rent
90%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kirkland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kirkland residents earn a median household income of $92,500 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,477. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kirkland is $187,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,371. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Kirkland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 187/100K.

Education

23.3% of adults in Kirkland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kirkland has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,497
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,207/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$92,500
Per Capita$37,477
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,800
Rent$1,050
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$286,371
Housing Units568
Rent Burden18.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property187/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,935/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation773 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Kirkland was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.