Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Daily Bread Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) B
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Ernest L. Lyons Memorial Field
Stadium
The Magic House
Museum
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Museum
Southern Pacific Railroad #4460
Attraction
Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad #5998
Attraction
General Motors #103 Locomotive
Attraction
Union Pacific #900081 Rotary Snow Plow
Attraction
Sappington House
Museum
Union Pacific Big Boy 4006
Attraction
talian State Railways Ferrovie Dello Stato
Attraction
Union Pacific #6944 Centennial
Attraction
C47 Dakota
Attraction
U.S. Army #2002
Attraction
Atchison, Topeka, Santa Fe #5011 Locomotive
Attraction
St. Louis Southwestern Railroad (Cotton Belt) SSWMW #95589
Attraction
H.T. Pott Towboat
Attraction
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway #2727
Attraction
Texas and Pacific Railroad #1603 (No. 23) Train of Thought
Attraction
Norfolk & Western Y6a #2156
Attraction
Erie-Lackawanna Railway #3607
Attraction
Laclede-Christy #2
Attraction
American Steel Foundries #8
Attraction
Museum of Transportion
Museum
Sabine River & Northern Railway Locomotive #408
Attraction
Food and Drink (20) D-
Sugar Shack
Sweets
Andy's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Ice & Fuel
Bar
Pickleman's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co.
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dewey's Pizza
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Van's Tavern
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Russel Stover
Sweets
Hardee's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Lion's Choice
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Oberweis
Sweets
Fitness (3) F
Kirkwood Community Center
Community Centre
BARx CrossFit
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Crestwood Community Center
Community Centre
Countrylane Woods II Clubhouse
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Smallcakes Cupcakery
Bakery
Global Foods Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Hanlen's Meat Shoppe
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Schnucks
Grocery Store
Schnucks
Grocery Store
Schnucks
Grocery Store
Dierbergs Warson Woods Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
The Law Office of David S. Schleiffarth, LLC
Grocery Store
Schnucks
Grocery Store
At Home
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Schnucks
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Kirkwood City Park
Park
McEntee Memorial Park
Park
Ken Connor Park
Park
Walker Park
Park
Fireman's Park
Park
Filmore Park Playground
Playground
Fillmore Park
Park
Dee Koestering Park
Park
Avery Park
Park
Lynstone Playground
Playground
Lynstone Park
Park
Harwood Park
Park
Backstopper's Park
Park
Spellman Park
Park
Sugar Creek Park
Park
Greentree Park
Park
Emmeneger Nature Park
Park
Des Peres Park
Park
Rayburn Park
Park
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Park
Sappington House Grounds
Park
Ferndale Park
Park
Museum of Transportation
Park
Sanders Park
Park
Watson Trail Park
Park
Shops (24) C+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Head to Toe Dancewear
Clothing
Down by the Station
Gift Shop
Kirkwood Deli & Grocery
Convenience Store
Christian Science Reading Room
Books
Ginger & Mary Ann Boutique
Clothing
Kirkwood Hardware
Home Improvement
The Bug Store
Furniture
Bicycles of Kirkwood
Bicycle
Sole Comfort
Shoes
Aazoré Med Spa
Beauty
Salon 120
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Randi Chervitz Inc
Fashion
HomeGoods
Houseware
Burlington Coat Factory
Clothing
Target
Department Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
AT&T
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Dierbergs Markets
Mall
The Little House of Dogs
Pets
Circle K
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Kirkwood.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations F
Kirkwood
Transit Station
Big Bend @ Old Big Bend WB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Kirkwood is 115/100 - which is 30% higher than Missouri.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A-

Kirkwood crime rates are 1,886 per 100k, which is 33% lower than Missouri
Property Crime
1,745 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
140 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Kirkwood is $94,067 - which is 90% higher than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$94,067 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health C

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Clay Avenue Dental
Dentist
Kirkwood Fire House #1
Fire Station
Kirkwood Police Department
Police
SSM Physical Therapy
Clinic
Kirkwood Fire House #3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kirkwood Fire House #2 and Administrative Building
Fire Station
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Metropolitan Urological Specialists
Doctor
Des Peres Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Des Peres Department of Public Safety Fire
Fire Station
Des Peres Department of Public Safety Police
Police
Fenton Fire Protection District Station 4
Fire Station
Missouri Baptist Medical Center Outpatient Center - Sunset Hills
Clinic
Crestwood Police Department
Police
Crestwood Police Station
Police
Crestwood Fire Department
Fire Station
Neels Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fenton House #2
Fire Station
Webster Groves Fire Department
Fire Station
Total Access Urgent Care
Clinic
Rock Hill Fire Department
Fire Station
Rock Hill Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Kirkwood home prices are $337,100 - which is 139% higher than Missouri
Home Price
$337,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools A+

The Kirkwood graduation rate is 95% - which is 13% higher than Missouri
School Test Scores
69% B-
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (12) F
St Peter'S Catholic School
George R. Robinson Elem.
Christ Community Lutheran School
W. W. Keysor Elem.
Kirkwood Children'S House
Nipher Middle
St Gerard Majella Catholic School
North Kirkwood Middle
F. P. Tillman Elem.
Villa Di Maria Montessori School
Westchester Elem.
Casa Dia Montessori
North Glendale Elem.
St Clement Grade School
Crestwood Elem.
Rohan Woods School
Apprende Private School
Truman Middle School
Barretts Elem.
Clark Elem.
St Justin Martyr School
Queen Of The Holy Rosary Academy
Long Elem.
Christ Comm Lutheran School
Litzsinger
High Schools (2) F
Kirkwood Sr. High
St John Vianney Hs
Apprende Private School
South Technical
Thomas Jefferson School
St Joseph'S Academy
Southview High
Hiram Neuwoehner
External Sites
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ratings A

Kirkwood has an overall rating of 80% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A
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A Walakable And Historic Smalltown 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Kirk wood is a place that I tend to take for granted. Situated in downtown, the town is historic and extremely walkable. In the apartment that my wife and I live in, anything we want is within a few minutes of us. We even live on top of some of our favorite restaurants, which fra ...Read More nkly is an added bonus to our location.

Most other big name shops and restaurants can be found outside downtown, a few minute bike ride or car trip. Convenience is key here, and I love how much healthier I’ve become as a result. YMCA is not far from us as well, and there’s an Amtrack Station right across the street from us. There’s also an off-road biking trail that was once a rail track, and goes through a farm that offers a free animist Park.

Otherwise, the city is great for living, spiff anything else like a more reasonable night life and entertainment, you would be better of going into St. Luis. There’s also not that many places to find work, leading you to also look towards the city, which is about 30 minutes away. I love it though, and hope you give it some good thougty. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kirkwood? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kirkwood City Park
      McEntee Memorial Park
      Ken Connor Park
      Walker Park
      Fireman's Park
      Filmore Park Playground
      Fillmore Park
      Dee Koestering Park

      Entertainment

      Amphitheater
      Ernest L. Lyons Memorial Field
      The Magic House
      Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
      Southern Pacific Railroad #4460
      Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad #5998
      General Motors #103 Locomotive
      Union Pacific #900081 Rotary Snow Plow

      Food & Drink

      Sugar Shack
      Andy's Frozen Custard
      Taco Bell
      Subway
      Ice & Fuel
      Pickleman's
      Qdoba
      Domino's

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Kirkwood? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Kirkwood.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kirkwood? The cost of living in Kirkwood is 115/100 - which is 30% higher than Missouri.
      Kirkwood
      115

      15% more expensive than average

      Missouri
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kirkwood? Kirkwood crime rates are 1,886, which are 33% lower than Missouri
      Total Crime
      1,886 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 54

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Kirkwood? The median income in Kirkwood is $94,067 which is 90% higher than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $94,06770% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $50,38669% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      56% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Kirkwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Kirkwood home prices? Kirkwood home prices are $337,100 - which is 139% higher than Missouri
      Median home value
      $337,10083% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,11618% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      16% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Kirkwood have good schools? The Kirkwood graduation rate is 95% - which is 13% higher than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      69%

      43% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      37% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Kirkwood a good place to live? Kirkwood has an overall rating of 80% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      7 total surveys

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