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Kirkwood, Missouri

Introduction to Kirkwood, Missouri

Kirkwood, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 7 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is located in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Kirkwood has a population of 27,324.

Kirkwood History

The land now covered by the City of Kirkwood was purchased by Richard Smith Elliott and Hiram W. Leffingwell in 1850. The Pacific Railroad first entered the area in 1853. In fact, the city was named after the railroad engineer called James P. Kirkwood. The train station was built in 1893 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Kirkwood was the first planned suburb which was located west of Mississippi River.

Kirkwood and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of Transportation
  • Magic House, St Louis Children's Museum
  • Laumeier Sculpture Park
  • Saint Louis Zoo
  • Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
  • Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Things To Do In Kirkwood

Kirkwood offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. One can visit the Magic House, St Louis Children's Museum. The Museum of Transportation and Saint Louis Zoo are in the neighborhood. It is worth taking a look around the Frieden Lutheran Church and Saint Agnes Home. It also offers easy access to the Jefferson Barracks Historical Park, Frank Holten State Recreation Area, Castlewood State Park, and Ulysses S. Grant Farm.

Kirkwood Transportation

Lambert - St Louis International Airport is less than half an hour's drive away.

Kirkwood Higher Education

Saint Louis Community College - Meramec and Midwest Institute for Medical Assistants are the local higher education institutions. Others in the neighborhood include Webster University and Maryville University of Saint Louis.

High Points

Kirkwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyKirkwood Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyKirkwood College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Kirkwood Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Kirkwood Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 9%Kirkwood People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 13%Kirkwood Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Kirkwood Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Kirkwood, MO

Comparing Kirkwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens107
Well-Paid Single Men910
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity28
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use49
Walking and Biking to Work38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents51
Housing Recently Built22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime75
Low Violent Crime65

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