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Kirkwood
  • Suburb of St. Louis, MO
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Suburb
St. Louis

Kirkwood

#8 in Best Places to Retire in Missouri
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Kirkwood is a suburb of St. Louis with a population of 29,233. 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
    29,233
    Suburb of
    St. Louis
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $345,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,135
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      129
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      17.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      25.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      118.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,165
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      204.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Kirkwood

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $98,637
    National
    $69,021
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