Jobs & Economy in Kirkwood
Kirkwood's own economy runs substantially as a genuinely affluent bedroom community within the broader St. Louis metro job market, with a real, distinct historic downtown commercial base.
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Learn moreGenuine, established affluence
Kirkwood's median household income ran approximately $117,439 this pass (56% above the national median), with unemployment running a modest 3.4%.
Access to the broader St. Louis metro job market
Kirkwood residents draw substantially on the wider St. Louis metro's employment base rather than a large local employer base within Kirkwood itself.
A real, distinct historic downtown commercial base
Kirkwood's historic downtown -- restaurants, boutique retail, and a real, active weekly farmers market -- adds a genuine, walkable local commercial identity beyond typical suburban retail.
Key takeaways
- Kirkwood's median household income (approximately $117,439) runs 56% above the national median.
- Kirkwood residents draw substantially on the broader St. Louis metro job market.
- Kirkwood's historic, walkable downtown adds a real, distinct local commercial identity.
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