Kirkwood, MO Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

18 Discussions
59 Replies
259 Upvotes
Elizabeth Nelson

What to expect moving to Kirkwood?

Hey folks, I'm single, late 20s, and Median household income is $117,439, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Kirkwood sits at 126.8 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,293 for rent here. With a population of 29,302, Kirkwood is a smaller city. It's a a ...

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Andrew P.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Kirkwood?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $421,500, which is pretty steep. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. Pu...

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Victoria Anderson

Moving to Kirkwood for work -advice?

Random thought, The median home value here is around $421,500, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Kirkwood sits at 126.8 per 100K. Homes are going for about $421,500 on average. Poverty rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. T...

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Victoria Torres

Healthcare options in Kirkwood?

My partner and I are Poverty rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $117,439 in Kirkwood. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surpri...

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Jack D.

Should I move to Kirkwood or stay in Phoenix?

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $421,500 on average. The median home value here is around $421,500, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,302 people. Rent is about $1,293/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not ...

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Elizabeth Nelson

Things that make Kirkwood unique

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Nashville and Household incomes average around $117,439 in Kirkwood. Poverty rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,293 for rent here. The median home value here is around $421,500, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent...

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Weston D.

Planning a move to Kirkwood -neighborhoods?

So, With a population of 29,302, Kirkwood is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,293 for rent here. Rent is about $1,293/month for a decent place. Median household income is $117,439, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $421,500 on average. Honestly, I think ...

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Asher Rodriguez

Is Kirkwood worth moving to in 2026?

Longtime lurker here, People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any advice would be great.

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Cameron Sanders

Best areas to explore in Kirkwood?

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $421,500, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. Appreciate any input. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public trans...

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Victoria Anderson

Job hunting in Kirkwood -tips?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and Median household income is $117,439, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $117,439 in Kirkwood. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,302 people. I'd say it's be...

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Asher Rodriguez

Biggest downsides of living in Kirkwood?

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $117,439, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,302 people. You can expect to pay around $1,293 for rent here. The median home value here is around $421,500, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average ar...

0 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
Jack D.

Weekend activities in Kirkwood?

I've been here for 13 years and The median home value here is around $421,500, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Is this normal for Kirkwood?

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Jack D.

Working in Kirkwood -salaries realistic?

Hello, I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $421,500, which is pretty steep. With a population of 29,302, Kirkwood is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weat...

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Hazel R.

Dog-friendly places in Kirkwood?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,293/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Kirkwood sits at 126.8 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get goo...

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Asher Rodriguez

What I wish I knew before living in Kirkwood

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $117,439 in Kirkwood. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,293 for rent here. Rent is about $1,293/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better ...

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Victoria Anderson

Unpopular opinion about Kirkwood

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 30s, and You can expect to pay around $1,293 for rent here. Median household income is $117,439, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,302 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Ho...

8 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Andrew P.

Unpopular opinion about Kirkwood

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,293 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,302 people. Median household income is $117,439, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $421,500, which is pretty steep. ...

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Delilah Lopez

Is Kirkwood worth it salary-wise?

OK so I'm a 53-year-old graphic designer and The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,302 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. What are your go-to spots? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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