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Thinking About The Topeka, KS Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Topeka. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

85/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB+

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

69,655

Median Home

$150K

Median Income

$63K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 69,655, Topeka is a mid-sized KS city. Median household income is $63K with homes valued around $150K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Topeka, KS. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$150K

Vacancy Rate

8.0%

Owner-Occupied

60%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Topeka, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

66614

Area Stats

Pop: 33,080

Home Value: $167K

66604

Area Stats

Pop: 22,933

Home Value: $119K

66611

Area Stats

Pop: 10,441

Home Value: $129K

66615

Area Stats

Pop: 3,201

Home Value: $269K

Topeka Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Shawnee Mission Area

Home: $361K57 mi away

Andover Area

Home: $258K119 mi away

Wichita Area

Home: $191K128 mi away

Schools Near Topeka

Schools in and around Topeka, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (6)

Farley Elementary

Indian Hills Elementary

Jay Shideler Elementary

Logan Elementary

Meadows Elementary

Ross Elementary

Middle Schools (11)

Avondale Academy

Lowman Hill Elem

McCarter Elem

McClure Elem

McEachron Elem

Quincy Elem

Randolph Elem

Robinson Middle School

Wanamaker Elem

Washburn Rural Middle School

Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

High Schools (3)

Highland Park Central

Lawrence Gardner High School

Washburn Rural High

Private Schools (9)

CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL

CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL

HAYDEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Topeka stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB+

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 4 most populated zip codes for Topeka and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.