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Topeka, KS

Aggregated across 17 ZIP codes in Topeka.

Population: 163,187 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Topeka, KS is $185,973 — down 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $204,872 after a median 13 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,268/month. 44 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, winter weather, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$185,973

Typical home value

-2.9%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$185,973
1-year appreciation
-2.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+36.5%
10-year appreciation
+96.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2024)
$191,624
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$204,872
Median list price
$206,914
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
+20.9%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
617
For-sale inventory
454
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
293
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
209

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,268/mo
1-year rent change
+6.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$866/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$913/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,172/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,564/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,586/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)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
44
Elementary schools
25
Middle schools
8
High schools
10
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.6 : 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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, lightning, tornado, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
171
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
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.1°F
Average high
67.8°F
Average low
46.2°F
Annual precipitation
37.5 in
Annual snowfall
11.9 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
234
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
238

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
2
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
29
Nearest airport
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) (0 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
10
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.9 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-322 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
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
80,989
Average weekly wage
$1,221
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
464

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

How it compares

TopekaState medianUS median
Typical home value$185,973$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$204,872$230,000$325,000
Median days on market13 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,268/mo$1,328/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Topeka, KS?
$185,973.
What is the median sale price in Topeka, KS?
$204,872.
How long do homes take to sell in Topeka, KS?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in Topeka, KS?
Typical rent: $1,268/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Topeka, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, lightning, tornado, cold wave.
Is Topeka, KS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 171 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
44 schools (25 elementary, 8 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Topeka, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 11.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Topeka, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Topeka, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Topeka

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