Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Kirkwood

Affordability

Kirkwood has a median household income of $121,270 and a median gross rent of $1,348 per month, with renters making up about 23% of households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). Affordable and income-based housing options can provide an important foothold in a city where market-rate rents reflect a higher-cost housing environment.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Kirkwood Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 217 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how jurisdictions define and report crimes.

Getting Around Kirkwood

The area around assisted properties in Kirkwood scores a 73 (Very Walkable) for walking, 32 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 40 for biking, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically, not the city as a whole.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 9 schools across 1 district serve Kirkwood, including 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living in Kirkwood, MO

The median household income in Kirkwood is $121,270 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The city's overall cost of living tends to reflect that higher income level, making income-restricted housing an important resource for renters who qualify.

The median market-rate rent in Kirkwood is $1,348 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based units in the area may offer significantly lower rents for eligible households.

• Median household income: $121,270/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,348/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 23% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment and Flood Risk

All 4 assisted properties in Kirkwood have been mapped for flood zone status, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure among these properties is effectively zero based on available flood data.