At a Glance
Median Income
$117,794
$61,604 per capita
Home Value
$377,500
Zillow: $397,473
Median Rent
$906/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.6%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Kirtland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kirtland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kirtland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kirtland residents earn a median household income of $117,794 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,604. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,221 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kirtland is $377,500 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,473. Median rent is $906/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Kirtland reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 308/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.6% of adults in Kirtland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kirtland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,913
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,794
Per Capita$61,604
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$6,128M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
A+
Home Value$377,500
Rent$906
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$397,473
Housing Units2,796
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property308/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault73/100K
Burglary29/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,062 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.6%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Kirtland was founded in 1796.
The median home in Kirtland was built in 1973.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.