Living in Kirkwood, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kirkwood · Census data 2020–2024
Kirkwood has 218 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median home value is $783,300.
Kirkwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kirkwood at a glance
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 53.3State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $783,300State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.9%
Is Kirkwood a good place to live?
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 29.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kirkwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kirkwood the median home value is $783,300, 135% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Kirkwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 705
- Owner-occupied
- 73.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.7%
- Vacant
- 91.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.23
91.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kirkwood has many vacation and second homes.
Kirkwood demographics
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 9.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 60
- Foreign-born
- 27.5%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kirkwood ›
Education in Kirkwood
77.9% of adults 25 and older in Kirkwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 50.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kirkwood
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 51.2%
- Drive alone
- 39%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Kirkwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood | 218 | — | $783,300 | — |
| Meyers | 1,995 | $96,354 | $646,700 | $2,856 |
| Alpine Village | 210 | $78,750 | $607,100 | $2,150 |
| Mesa Vista | 445 | $118,125 | $781,300 | — |
| South Lake Tahoe | 21,269 | $82,002 | $682,400 | $1,606 |
| Stateline | 503 | $47,054 | — | $1,750 |
| Gardnerville Ranchos | 12,114 | $87,785 | $486,000 | $1,533 |
| Round Hill Village | 823 | $197,885 | $1,296,200 | $2,092 |
| Kingsbury | 2,209 | $96,250 | $1,077,200 | $1,769 |
More for people moving to Kirkwood
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What is the average home price in Kirkwood?
The median home value in Kirkwood is $783,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Kirkwood, CA a good place to live?
Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 29.4%.
What is the median age in Kirkwood?
The median age in Kirkwood is 53.3 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Kirkwood?
The unemployment rate in Kirkwood is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kirkwood?
77.9% of adults in Kirkwood have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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