Living in Kirkwood, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kirkwood · Census data 2020–2024
Kirkwood has 29,363 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $121,270 (72% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $451,400, the median rent is $1,348/month.
Kirkwood at a glance
- Population
- 29,363
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $121,270State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $451,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,348/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Kirkwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 72% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 96% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Kirkwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kirkwood the median home value is $451,400, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,414 a month in housing costs.
Kirkwood median household income
The median household income in Kirkwood is $121,270 and the income per person is $66,272. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Kirkwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,978
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.43
Kirkwood demographics
- Population
- 29,363
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 11,992
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kirkwood ›
Education in Kirkwood
67.9% of adults 25 and older in Kirkwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 31.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kirkwood
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 23%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Kirkwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood | 29,363 | $121,270 | $451,400 | $1,348 |
| Des Peres | 9,170 | $224,327 | $609,200 | $1,750 |
| Oakland | 1,562 | $114,861 | $410,700 | $2,781 |
| Glendale | 6,114 | $170,700 | $494,000 | — |
| Huntleigh | 366 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Warson Woods | 2,393 | $206,979 | $612,800 | — |
| Crestwood | 12,295 | $107,169 | $319,600 | $1,007 |
| Crystal Lake Park | 553 | $159,554 | $627,600 | $3,111 |
| Sunset Hills | 9,112 | $138,144 | $523,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Kirkwood, MO?
The median household income in Kirkwood is $121,270, 72% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kirkwood?
The median home value in Kirkwood is $451,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Kirkwood?
The median gross rent in Kirkwood is $1,348 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Kirkwood, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 72% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 96% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Kirkwood?
The median age in Kirkwood is 41.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Kirkwood?
The average commute to work in Kirkwood is 20 minutes; 23% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kirkwood?
The unemployment rate in Kirkwood is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kirkwood?
67.9% 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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