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Kirkwood

#7 in Best Places to Live in Missouri
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of St. Louis, MO
  • 45 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Kirkwood is a suburb of St. Louis with a population of 27,659. Kirkwood is in St. Louis County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Kirkwood offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Kirkwood there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and retirees live in Kirkwood and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Kirkwood are highly rated.
    About Kirkwood...
    Population
    27,659

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $273,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,031
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Kirkwood Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      75.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      7.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      18.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      122.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,210.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      43.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      28%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Kirkwood

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $79,439
    National
    $55,322
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    Kirkwood Reviews

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    Kirkwood is the best community to live in! The people are truly proud to live here and you know that by the support they show for its local businesses, the overwhelming support for the schools, and the way they come together for special occasions like the annual greentree festival, football games, and holidays. When you live in Kirkwood, you feel special because you truely feel apart of the Kirkwood family. The downtown is to die for with many local businesses and bars for night life. The plaza is a great gathering place with many restaurants lining the street and then the Thursday night concerts that have the downtown filled with people enjoying eachother. It’s just overall a great place to live.
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    Kirkwood is a historic area, with a great night life, many parks and recreational facilities for kids. Kirkwood is a great area to make money in for laborers, landscapers, builders and contractors.
    Kirkwood is an enchanting community filled with generous and well-intentioned people. Whether it be the friendly neighbors next door or the local shops, many who visit Kirkwood leave more peaceful and fulfilled people.