At a Glance
Median Income
$145,341
$48,768 per capita
Home Value
$568,200
Zillow: $593,356
Violent Crime
524/100K
2,414/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.3%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Kirkwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kirkwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kirkwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kirkwood residents earn a median household income of $145,341 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,768. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,552 business establishments, including 513 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kirkwood is $568,200 , 102% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $593,356. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Kirkwood reports 524 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,414/100K.
Education
83.3% of adults in Kirkwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(147% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kirkwood has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population406
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,341
Per Capita$48,768
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$11,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
A
Home Value$568,200
Rent
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$593,356
Housing Units607
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent524/100K
Property2,414/100K
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain20.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation8,497 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.3%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+37.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Kirkwood was built in 1992.
49.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 513 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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