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Cost of Living in Kirkwood, CA

Population: 406 | California

125
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Kirkwood is 25% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
186
Home Values
109
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Kirkwood, CA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 125, Kirkwood, CA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 25% more expensive than the national average and 19% below the California state average of 144. Kirkwood is a small community of 406 residents.

The median household income in Kirkwood is $145,341, which is 93% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Kirkwood. The area sees an average annual temperature of 44.2°F, with summers averaging 59°F and winters around 31°F. Annual rainfall totals 20.5 inches spread over roughly 75 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$145,341
vs US Median ($75,149)
+93%

Housing

Median Home Value
$568,200
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$3,344/mo

Climate in Kirkwood

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

44.2°F
Avg Temperature
20.5"
Rainfall / Year
75d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 43 43 48 53 62 72 80 80 73 62 51 43
Avg °F 31 31 36 40 48 55 62 60 54 46 37 30
Low °F 18 19 24 28 33 38 43 41 35 29 23 18
Rain" 2.8 3.8 2.9 1.3 1.3 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.3 1.4 1.9 3.5

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