City Intelligence
Topeka, KS
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.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
69,655
Median Home
$150K
Median Income
$63K
Zip Codes Covered
4
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+).
Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.
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 StatsPop: 33,080
Home Value: $167K
66604
Area StatsPop: 22,933
Home Value: $119K
66611
Area StatsPop: 10,441
Home Value: $129K
66615
Area StatsPop: 3,201
Home Value: $269K
Topeka Area Map
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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
MATER DEI CATHOLIC SCHOOL
MOST PURE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL
ST MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL
TOPEKA ADVENTIST SCHOOL
TOPEKA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
Livability Grades
How Topeka stacks up across six key categories.
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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.