The story of this market
The typical home in Kirkwood, Missouri sells for about $465,000, or $252 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,925 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+3.7%
MO · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Kirkwood, Missouri
Kirkwood's housing market remains robust, supported by high median household incomes and a strong reputation for public education. While inventory is tight, the city continues to attract family buyers and professionals, maintaining stable property values despite broader market fluctuations. Data gaps exist regarding specific tax rates and recent permit activity, which should be considered in long-term investment analysis.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Kirkwood yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 8.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 11.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
27% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 5.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major community hub featuring sports fields, playgrounds, and aquatic facilities that serve as a central gathering point for residents.
A historic, walkable district known for its local boutiques, diverse dining options, and the popular Kirkwood Farmers Market.
Kirkwood is an ideal fit for family buyers and professionals who prioritize high-quality public education and a strong sense of community. Its historic character and proximity to St. Louis make it a preferred location for those seeking a suburban lifestyle with urban-adjacent amenities.
Kirkwood is served by the highly regarded Kirkwood R-VII School District, which is a primary driver of local property demand and family-oriented migration. The district maintains a strong reputation for academic performance and extracurricular excellence, consistently ranking among the top-tier public school systems in the St. Louis region.
Kirkwood is well-connected to the broader St. Louis region via major highway corridors, facilitating a relatively short average commute time for residents. The city's layout supports a mix of vehicular travel and local walkability within its historic core.
Kirkwood offers a robust amenity base centered around its historic downtown district, which features a variety of local shops, restaurants, and the popular Kirkwood Farmers Market. The city is also home to numerous parks and green spaces, including Kirkwood Park, which provides extensive recreational facilities and community event space.
The rental market in Kirkwood is characterized by moderate demand, with a median asking rent of approximately $1,925. While inventory is relatively limited, the area remains attractive to renters seeking access to high-quality schools and a walkable, historic community atmosphere.
Kirkwood's economy is anchored by a diverse mix of professional services, with a notable concentration of residents employed in technology, mathematics, and the arts. The city maintains a stable economic profile with low poverty rates compared to the broader St. Louis metro area.
Kirkwood benefits from a stable economic base with a high concentration of professionals in the technology, arts, and media sectors. The city's historic downtown and proximity to major St. Louis employment hubs provide consistent development momentum and infrastructure support.
Parcels in Kirkwood are primarily served by the Kirkwood R-VII School District, which manages the local public education infrastructure. No significant MUD or PID districts are reported as primary tax-burden drivers for the city.
Property taxes in Kirkwood are administered at the county level by St. Louis County, with specific levies determined by the Kirkwood R-VII School District and municipal requirements. Residents are subject to standard Missouri property tax assessment formulas, with no unique local income-linked tax structures for residential parcels.
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this city — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Data sourced from Census Reporter and MMCG Analytics profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.