Kirkwood, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Kirkwood, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Kirkwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kirkwood residents earn a median household income of $117,439 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,874. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kirkwood is $421,500 , 50% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,648. Median rent is $1,293/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Kirkwood reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,410/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
66.2% of adults in Kirkwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kirkwood has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.