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Kirkwood, MO

Missouri

Kirkwood is a small city in Missouri with a population of 29,302. Residents earn $117,439 per year, which is 56% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
29,302 Population 3,192/sq mi density
$117,439 Median Income $63,874 per capita
$421,500 Home Value $446,811 Zillow
$1,293 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 1,760 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,439 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$421,500 home value, $1,293/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K (67% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $117,439
56% higher than US avg
Home Value $421,500
50% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 127/100K
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 66.2%
96% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,293
11% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.6%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Kirkwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population29,302
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density3,192/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,439
Per Capita$63,874
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.9%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$421,500
Rent$1,293
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$446,811
Housing Units12,968
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property1,760/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary123/100K

Health

Obesity27.6%
Uninsured5.3%
Smoking10.3%
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation673 ft (205 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.5%
EV Stations4

Is Kirkwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kirkwood receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Kirkwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kirkwood is $117,439, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Kirkwood among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kirkwood is $421,500, 50% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,293 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Kirkwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 127 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,760 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Kirkwood is a highly educated community — 66.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Kirkwood enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 7.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Kirkwood has a population of 29,302 with a density of 3,192 people per square mile. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.3%), with 5% Black.

Population

29,302
Total Population
3,192
People / sq mi
42.5yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
9.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Kirkwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.3%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.7%
65% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kirkwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kirkwood is $117,439, which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Kirkwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,439
56% above US avg
Per Capita Income$63,874

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home21.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Kirkwood is $421,500, 50% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,293 (11% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $446,811.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$421,500
50% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$446,811
Median List Price$512,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$512,450
$/Sq Ft$242
Homes Sold21
Sale-to-List Ratio99.9%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory54

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,293
11% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,849
Rent Burden29.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.0%
Housing Units12,968
Median Year Built1963

Property Tax

In Kirkwood, 27.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.3% of residents lack health insurance. 10.3% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 18.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kirkwood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.6%
14% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure28.0%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.4%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.3%
26% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity18.4%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress10.0%
Short Sleep29.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.7%
Uninsured5.3%
38% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.6%
Dental Visits73.0%

Food & Exercise

Kirkwood has a violent crime rate of 127 per 100,000 residents, 67% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,760 per 100,000 (10% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Kirkwood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent126.8/100K
67% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape29.0/100K
Robbery18.1/100K
Assault79.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,760.2/100K
10% below US avg
Burglary123.1/100K
Theft1,564.7/100K
Vehicle Theft72.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Kirkwood has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.6 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall7.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density3,192/sq mi
Coordinates38.5834°N, 90.4068°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
66.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 94.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+66.2%
96% above US avg
High School+97.8%
Graduate Degree+28.7%
School Test Score5.51
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3,192/sq mi
Total Area9.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.5%
EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations5

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home21.1%

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