Kirkwood

Kirkwood, MO: The St. Louis Suburb That Still Feels Like a Small Town

You'll know you're in Kirkwood when you hear the train. Nine square miles wedged between Highway 40 and I-44, this inner-ring suburb is close enough to all parts of St. Louis for an easy commute, and far enough to feel like its own town, complete with a downtown you'd actually choose to spend a Saturday in.

Quick facts:

9 square miles, 27,000+ residents
Kirkwood School District also reaches Oakland, Glendale, Warson Woods, and part of Des Peres
300+ acres of parkland; official Tree City USA

Downtown (Many Just Call It DTK)

Sixteen walkable blocks, 100-plus businesses, and 46 places to eat, anchored by the farmers market, the century-old train depot where Amtrak still stops daily, and the library, YMCA, and City Hall clustered a block apart. Grab coffee at Kaldi's or Teleo, and you'll probably run into someone you know.

The Vibe

Walkable streets. A downtown that still feels like a downtown. Longtime residents next to families who just moved in, all zoned for one of the best school districts in the region. Kirkwood isn't a starter suburb. It's the kind you stay in.

A Little History

Kirkwood was founded in 1853 as the first planned commuter suburb west of the Mississippi, laid out along the railroad and named for the engineer who built it, James Pugh Kirkwood. That railroad history never left. The same train still pulls into the same depot, every day.

The Houses

Eight historic districts protect a genuine mix: three-story Victorians, post-war bungalows, and Dutch colonials standing next to new infill construction going up around them. Few St. Louis suburbs pack in this much architectural range block to block.

Who Kirkwood Is For

Families chasing the school district without giving up walkability
Commuters who want highway access and don't mind a train whistle (some love it)
Buyers who want real architectural character instead of a cookie-cutter subdivision
City transplants who want a Main Street of their own

Why Work with the Dawn Griffin Group in Kirkwood, MO

Partner with a team that's earned it: three-time A-List winner for Best Real Estate Agent in St. Louis (2024, 2025, and 2026), with decades of experience and over 1,000 successful transactions. Dawn has called Kirkwood home since 2021, so when she shows you this neighborhood, she's showing you her own.

Neighborhood Properties

Explore available listings in the area.

461 N Clay Avenue

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,417 Sq.Ft.

624 Candleberry Court Unit: B

2 Beds
1 Bath
782 Sq.Ft.

1034 Bernice Avenue

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,323 Sq.Ft.

187 Doorack Lane

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,267 Sq.Ft.

$499,000

2240 Ferncliff Lane

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,950 Sq.Ft.

303 Danworth Court

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,926 Sq.Ft.

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Overview for Kirkwood, MO

29,302 people live in Kirkwood, where the median age is 42.5 and the average individual income is $63,874. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

29,302

Total Population

42.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$63,874

Average individual Income

Around Kirkwood, MO

There's plenty to do around Kirkwood, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

37

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

17

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

18

Minimal Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Gelato Di Riso - Kirkwood, Kaldi's Coffee, and Fastrak Phillips 66.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Gelato Di Riso - Kirkwood page on Yelp Search 151 W Jefferson Ave on Google Maps	Dining	0.7 miles	28 reviews	3.9/5 stars
Visit the Kaldi's Coffee page on Yelp Search 120 S Kirkwood Rd on Google Maps	Dining · $$	0.79 miles	183 reviews	4/5 stars
Visit the Fastrak Phillips 66 page on Yelp Search 11142 Big Bend Rd on Google Maps	Dining	0.85 miles	3 reviews	4/5 stars
Visit the Mr J's BBQ page on Yelp Search 150 E Argonne Dr on Google Maps	Dining	0.85 miles	7 reviews	4.3/5 stars
Visit the The Normal Brand page on Yelp Search 110 N Clay Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	0.66 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Forty Elephants page on Yelp Search 200 S Kirkwood Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	0.76 miles	7 reviews	4/5 stars
Visit the MOD ON TREND page on Yelp Search 112 E Jefferson Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	0.81 miles	9 reviews	3.1/5 stars
Visit the SPEAKeasy Therapies and Fitness page on Yelp	Active	0.01 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Best Body Fitness page on Yelp Search 214 N Clay Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.7 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Better Brains Basketball Training page on Yelp	Active	0.79 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Meramec Highlands Quarry page on Yelp Search 1703 Marshall Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.21 miles	2 reviews	4.5/5 stars
Visit the Midwest Divers Supply page on Yelp Search 11125 Manchester Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.44 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Justin M Allen - LuxeLab page on Yelp	Beauty	0.09 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Michele Carrier page on Yelp Search 104 N Clay St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.67 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Kim Preston page on Yelp Search 200 South Kirkwood Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.77 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Tyler the Barber page on Yelp	Beauty	0.78 miles	1 review	5/5 stars
Visit the Sola Salons page on Yelp Search 200 S Kirkwood Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.79 miles	3 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the Ashley Sterr page on Yelp Search 200 South Kirkwood Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.79 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rebelle Skin Studio page on Yelp Search 200 S Kirkwood Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.79 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Naturally Nails by Mariel page on Yelp Search 200 S Kirkwood Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.8 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Therapeutic Massage & Bodyworks L L C page on Yelp Search 325 N Kirkwood Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.82 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Kirkwood, MO

Population Households Employment

Kirkwood has 12,110 households, with an average household size of 2.4. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Kirkwood do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,302 people call Kirkwood home. The population density is 3,194 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

29,302

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.5 years

Median Age

48 / 52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

12,110

Total Households

2.4

Average Household Size

$63,874

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Property Listings

$6,000,000

$3,750,000

$2,550,000

$2,499,000

$2,275,525

$1,895,000

$1,875,000

$1,850,000

$1,525,000

Kirkwood, MO: The St. Louis Suburb That Still Feels Like a Small Town

Downtown (Many Just Call It DTK)

The Vibe

A Little History

The Houses

Who Kirkwood Is For

Why Work with the Dawn Griffin Group in Kirkwood, MO

Neighborhood Properties

$499,000

Overview for Kirkwood, MO

29,302

42.5 years

High

$63,874

Around Kirkwood, MO

37

Car-Dependent

17

Somewhat Bikeable

18

Minimal Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Kirkwood, MO

29,302

High

42.5 years

48 / 52%

12,110

2.4

$63,874

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