What are the schools like in Kirkwood, MO?

Kirkwood is served primarily by KIRKWOOD R-VII. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Kirkwood?

The median household income in Kirkwood, MO is $107,905 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Kirkwood, MO?

Kirkwood has an average high temperature of 40.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

Kirkwood, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kirkwood, MO affordable or expensive?

Kirkwood's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kirkwood is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $391,700 and the median rent is $1,217 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kirkwood, MO?

Kirkwood has a violent crime rate of 213.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1396.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kirkwood, MO a Good Place to Live?

Kirkwood is a small city of 29,309 in Missouri, with a median household income of $107,905 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Kirkwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kirkwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kirkwood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Kirkwood's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kirkwood costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kirkwood, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$391,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,217	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$107,905	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Kirkwood's violent crime rate is 213.2 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

213.2 /100k

Property Crime

1396.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kirkwood is served primarily by KIRKWOOD R-VII. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kirkwood, MO	National Avg
School District	KIRKWOOD R-VII	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	64.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kirkwood sees average highs of 40.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kirkwood, MO
Average High — January	40.6°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Kirkwood, MO	National Avg
Population	29,309	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	20.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Des Peres, MO 2 mi Oakland, MO 2 mi Glendale, MO 2 mi Huntleigh, MO 2 mi Warson Woods, MO 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Kirkwood

Kirkwood, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63122

Kirkwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirkwood, MO affordable or expensive?

Kirkwood's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kirkwood roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $391,700 and median rent is $1,217/month.

What is the crime rate in Kirkwood, MO?

Kirkwood's violent crime rate is 213.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1396.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kirkwood?

Public schools in Kirkwood are operated by KIRKWOOD R-VII. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 64.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kirkwood, MO a good place to live?

Kirkwood, MO has a population of 29,309, a median household income of $107,905, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kirkwood?

Kirkwood averages 40.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kirkwood?

Kirkwood, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63122.

What is the population of Kirkwood?

The population of Kirkwood, Missouri is 29,309 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kirkwood?

Key numbers for living in Kirkwood: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $391,700, median household income $107,905, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kirkwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.