Here's what it costs to live in Kirkwood, Missouri, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month, while the typical home is valued around $451,400. Households earn a median of $121,270 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$121,270
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,348
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$451,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
29,363
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,252
Per month
Avg Home Value
$366,280
Census ACS
January Avg
32°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.8
fair
Hospitals
130
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
98.1%
What is the cost of living index for Kirkwood?
The cost of living index for Kirkwood is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Kirkwood?
The median gross rent in Kirkwood is $1,348 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Kirkwood?
The median household income in Kirkwood is $121,270 per year.
What is the median home value in Kirkwood?
The median home value in Kirkwood is $451,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Kirkwood?
Air quality data for Kirkwood is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Kirkwood?
Tax data for Missouri is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
