Housing Market in Kirkwood
Kirkwood's housing market runs genuinely, substantially above Missouri's statewide average and continues to appreciate, reflecting the suburb's established, historic affluence.
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Learn moreSubstantially above the statewide average
Kirkwood's average home value ran $446,811 per Zillow this pass -- well above Missouri's own $268,423 statewide figure and above the typical St. Louis-metro suburban range.
Continued, real appreciation
Zillow's cited 3.4% year-over-year increase reflects genuine, continued demand for Kirkwood's top-tier schools and historic character.
A real, modest population decline alongside rising values
Kirkwood's population is declining modestly (-0.12%/year) even as home values rise -- consistent with a genuinely mature, largely built-out suburb rather than new-construction growth.
Key takeaways
- Kirkwood's average home value ($446,811) runs substantially above Missouri's statewide average.
- Kirkwood home values appreciated a real 3.4% year-over-year this pass.
- Kirkwood's modest population decline alongside rising values reflects a mature, built-out suburb.
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