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Topeka, KS

Aggregated across 17 ZIP codes in Topeka.

Population: 163,187 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Topeka, KS is $186,726 — down 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $222,834 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,255/month. 43 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$186,726

Median home value

-2.9%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$186,726
1-year appreciation
-2.9%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+37.0%
10-year appreciation
+95.4%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$192,866
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$222,834
Median list price
$346,401
Median price per sqft
$109
1-year sale-price change
+35.9%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
421
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
218

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,255/mo
1-year rent change
+7.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$703/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$879/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,092/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
43
Elementary schools
25
Middle schools
8
High schools
9
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Topeka Public Schools, Shawnee Heights, Seaman
Schools include
Robinson Middle School, Lowman Hill Elem, McCarter Elem, Randolph Elem, Whitson Elem

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.5°F
Average high
68.8°F
Average low
49.5°F
Annual precipitation
38.3 in
Annual snowfall
10.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
199
Days with Moderate air quality
157
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
162

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-26,290
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,675
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,065

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (0 mi)
National parks include
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
406
Nearest airport
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
106
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-322 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
49.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,240
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
70.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
78,906
Average weekly wage
$1,106
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
153

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TopekaState medianUS median
Median home value$186,726$177,207$289,727
Median sale price$222,834$230,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,255/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,240$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Topeka, KS?
$186,726.
What is the median sale price in Topeka, KS?
$222,834.
How long do homes take to sell in Topeka, KS?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Topeka, KS?
Typical rent: $1,255/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Topeka, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, tornado, coldWave.
Is Topeka, KS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Topeka, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Topeka, KS?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Topeka, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Topeka, KS?
43 schools (25 elementary, 8 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Topeka, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 11.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Topeka, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Topeka, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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