How long is the commute from Kirkwood, MO?
Workers who live in Kirkwood, MO take an average of 20.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
23.0% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.4 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 23.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Kirkwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Kirkwood | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.6% (±3.2 points) | 71.3% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±1.4 points) | 6.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.0% (±2.6 points) | 18.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Kirkwood, the average commute is lower than in St. Louis County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kirkwood, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in St. Louis County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Louis County, Kirkwood ranks 69 of 98 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 871 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kirkwood
| Vehicles available | Kirkwood | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±1.5 points) | 6.6% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% (±3.4 points) | 37.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% (±2.8 points) | 39.1% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.3% (±2.2 points) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Kirkwood, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in St. Louis County (6.6%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kirkwood
| Kirkwood | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.0% (±2.6 points) | 18.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±1.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±1.6 points) | 93.4% (±0.3 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kirkwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from St. Louis County (93.4%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kirkwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood | — | 20.4 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Des Peres | 1.9 mi | 16.3 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Oakland | 2.0 mi | 19.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Glendale | 2.3 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Huntleigh | 2.4 mi | 17.1 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Warson Woods | 2.5 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Crestwood | 2.8 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Crystal Lake Park | 3.0 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sunset Hills | 3.4 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Des Peres, MO (16.3 minutes), Huntleigh, MO (17.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | St. Ann | 21.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 64 | Country Life Acres | 21.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 65 | Sappington | 20.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 66 | Velda City | 20.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 67 | Greendale | 20.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 68 (tie) | Bellerive Acres | 20.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 68 (tie) | Kirkwood | 20.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 68 (tie) | Wellston | 20.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 71 (tie) | Shrewsbury | 20.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 71 (tie) | Town and Country | 20.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 73 (tie) | Crestwood | 20.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 73 (tie) | Overland | 20.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 75 | Rock Hill | 20.1 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 13 of 98 places in St. Louis County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kirkwood
How long is the average commute in Kirkwood?
Workers who live in Kirkwood, MO take an average of 20.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kirkwood without a car?
4.6% of households in Kirkwood have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kirkwood?
23.0% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Kirkwood worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kirkwood city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kirkwood city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kirkwood city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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