At a Glance
Median Income
$56,477
$32,299 per capita
Home Value
$298,200
Zillow: $410,764
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
66.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
31.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kirkwood residents earn a median household income of $56,477 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,299. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kirkwood is $298,200 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,764. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
20.2% of adults in Kirkwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
66.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kirkwood has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population503
Median Age24.4 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$56,477
Per Capita$32,299
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty31.8%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
B+
Home Value$298,200
Rent
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$410,764
Housing Units86
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation498 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+66.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband74.3%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Kirkwood was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.