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Topeka, Kansas: Home Prices, Schools & Demographics

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Topeka, Kansas. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Topeka (Shawnee, Kansas), the median home price is $247,570; median household income is $108,576; the population is 865; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 569.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 17.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.

Topeka at a glance

Population

865

Median Household Income

$108,576

Typical Home Value

$247,570

School District Rating

6.1

Violent Crime Rate

569.1

Avg Commute Time

17.7

About Topeka

With 865 residents, Topeka is the 13th most populated of 13 towns in Shawnee. The median home value is $247,570, 18% above the Shawnee median and 6% below the Kansas median. Median household income is $108,576 (62% above the Shawnee median).

Topeka is a town in Shawnee, Kansas. hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every ZIP and census tract inside the town. Compare Topeka with neighboring towns or with anywhere else in the country.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, Redfin, and other public sources. Some metrics are spatially derived from finer-grained data (ZIPs and tracts) when the source does not publish at the town level directly.

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Topeka at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Topeka, Kansas?
Topeka has a population of 865 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Topeka, Kansas?
The median home value in Topeka is $247,570, 18% above the Shawnee median. Open the interactive map to see the distribution block by block.
What is the median household income in Topeka?
Median household income in Topeka is $108,576 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What county is Topeka, Kansas in?
Topeka is in Shawnee, Kansas. The county page compares every town in Shawnee on housing, schools, crime, and demographics.
How are the schools in Topeka?
Schools serving Topeka rate 6.1 out of 10 on hearthmap's school-district rating, a composite of math proficiency, reading proficiency, and graduation rates.

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