Kirkwood, Missouri

Small Missouri city with local appeal

Midwest St. Louis, MO-IL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.3

C

out of 100

Overview

Kirkwood is a Missouri city with a population of approximately 29,174, part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $469,452. Median household income is $107,905.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 29,174 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $469,452 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $107,905 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.5 minutes
  • Part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

29,174

Source: Census ACS

$469,452

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$107,905

Source: Census ACS

22.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

37

Source: Walk Score

117 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

St. Louis County (county-level results)

61%
37%
Democrat 305,635
Republican 187,982
Leans D+23.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 43.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 63.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 65.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 37/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 56.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.3

Location

Kirkwood, MO (38.5801, -90.4069)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.