Housing in Kirkwood, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$102,036
Kirkwood vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Kirkwood is highlighted.
Median Home Value
16th%ilemost expensive$89,500show rank
Median Rent
38th%ilemost expensive rent$850show rank
Rent Burden
21st%ilehighest rent burden14.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$89,500
Median Rent
$850
Total Housing Units
304
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
Owner Occupied
85.0%
Renter Occupied
15.0%
Median Property Tax
$1,738
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$961
Housing Types
Single Family94.4%
Multi-Family2.6%
Mobile Home3.0%
The median home value in Kirkwood, IL is $89,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Kirkwood is $102,036. The median rent is $850 per month (Census ACS). About 85.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1952. There are 304 total housing units.