Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 122,162
Population Density 2,181 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 62,869
Male Population 59,293
Median Age 36.03 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 62%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College NORTHEAST KANSAS TECH COLL
Distance to NORTHEAST KANSAS TECH COLL 47 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College WASHBURN UNIVERSITY
Distance to WASHBURN UNIVERSITY 1 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 54,174
Family Households 32,074
Average Family Size 2.93
Average Household Income $48,894
Median Household Income $43,732
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 62%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 2.59
Total Crime Risk (County) 2.05
Personal Crime Risk (County) 1.57
Murder Risk (County) 1.28
Rape Risk (County) 2.01
Robbery Risk 1.59
Assault Risk (County) 1.81
Property Risk (County) 2.10
Burglary Risk (County) 2.28
Larceny Risk (County) 2.17
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 1.03

Environment

Average July High Temperature 89.1° F
Average January Low Temperature 17.2° F
Annual Precipitation 35.64 inches
Air Pollution Index 86% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7.45%
Nearest Airport FORBES FIELD
Distance to FORBES FIELD 6 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Distance to KANSAS CITY ROYALS 59 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
CAPPER FOUNDATION EASTER SEALSSPECIAL EDUCATION3500 SW 10TH AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66604
PARKDALE PRE - SCHOOL CENTERSPECIAL EDUCATION1115 SE 10TH AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66607
SOUTHARD SCHOOLSPECIAL EDUCATION5600 W 6TH, TOPEKA, KS 66606
CAPITAL CITY SCHOOLK - 12500 SW TUFFY KELLOGG DR, TOPEKA, KS 66606
MATER DIE SCHOOL - DOWNTOWN CAMPUS5 - 8735 JACKSON ST, TOPEKA, KS 66603
LANDON MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8731 SW FAIRLAWN RD, TOPEKA, KS 66606
ROBINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 81125 SW 14TH ST, TOPEKA, KS 66604
EISENHOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 83305 SE MINNESOTA AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66605
CHASE MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 82250 NE STATE ST, TOPEKA, KS 66616
JARDINE MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 82600 SW 33RD ST, TOPEKA, KS 66611
MARJORIE FRENCH MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 85257 SW 33RD ST, TOPEKA, KS 66614
WASHBURN RURAL MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 95620 SW 61ST ST, TOPEKA, KS 66619
LOGAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 91124 NW LYMAN RD, TOPEKA, KS 66608
NORTHERN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 95620 NW TOPEKA BLVD, TOPEKA, KS 66617
TALLGRASS STUDENT LEARNING CENTER7 - 125740 SW 61ST ST, TOPEKA, KS 66619
HOPE ST CHARTER ACADEMY7 - 121900 SW HOPE ST, TOPEKA, KS 66604
LAWRENCE GARDNER HIGH SCHOOL9 - 121440 NW 25TH ST, TOPEKA, KS 66618
WASHBURN RURAL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL9 - 125900 SW 61ST ST, TOPEKA, KS 66619
TOPEKA WEST HIGH SCHOOL9 - 122001 SW FAIRLAWN RD, TOPEKA, KS 66604
HAYDEN HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12401 SW GAGE BLVD, TOPEKA, KS 66606
HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL9 - 122424 SE CALIFORNIA AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66605
WASHBURN RURAL HIGH SCHOOL9 - 125900 SW 61ST ST, TOPEKA, KS 66619
TOPEKA HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12800 SW 10TH ST, TOPEKA, KS 66612
SEAMAN HIGH SCHOOL10 - 124850 NW ROCHESTER RD, TOPEKA, KS 66617
KAW AREA TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLVOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL5724 HUNTOON ST, TOPEKA, KS 66604
MATER DIE SCHOOL - MAIN CAMPUSK - 5934 SW CLAY ST, TOPEKA, KS 66606
SCOTT COMPUTER TECH MAGNET SCHOOLK - 5401 SE MARKET, TOPEKA, KS 66607
MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5201 SW CLAY ST, TOPEKA, KS 66606
MCEACHRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 54433 SW 29TH TER, TOPEKA, KS 66614
QUINTON HTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52331 SW TOPEKA BLVD, TOPEKA, KS 66611
RANDOLPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51400 SW RANDOLPH AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66604
STATE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5500 NE SUMNER ST, TOPEKA, KS 66616
STOUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52303 SW COLLEGE AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66611
AVONDALE WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 53229 SW WESTVIEW AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66611
BISHOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 53601 SW 31ST ST, TOPEKA, KS 66614
LINN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5200 SE 40TH ST, TOPEKA, KS 66609
LUNDGREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51020 NE FOREST AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66616
MCCARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 55512 SW 16TH ST, TOPEKA, KS 66604
SHANER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51600 SW 34TH ST, TOPEKA, KS 66611
WHITSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51725 SW ARNOLD AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66604
HIGHLAND PARK CTL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52717 SE ILLINOIS AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66605
WEST INDIANOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 64201 NW BRICKYARD RD, TOPEKA, KS 66618
PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 65830 NW TOPEKA BLVD, TOPEKA, KS 66617
ROCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 63421 NW ROCHESTER RD, TOPEKA, KS 66617
LYMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62032 N KANSAS AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66608
EAST INDIANOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62000 NW CLAY ST, TOPEKA, KS 66608
ELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 66432 NW ELMONT RD, TOPEKA, KS 66618
INDIAN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 64303 NE INDIAN CREEK RD, TOPEKA, KS 66617
WANAMAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 66630 SW 10TH ST, TOPEKA, KS 66615
INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 67445 SW 29TH ST, TOPEKA, KS 66614
JAY SHIDELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 64948 SW WANAMAKER RD, TOPEKA, KS 66610
MOST PURE HEART OF MARY SCHOOLK - 81750 SW STONE AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66614
MATER DEI CATHOLIC SCHOOLK - 8735 SW JACKSON ST, TOPEKA, KS 66603
WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 81813 SW 29TH ST, TOPEKA, KS 66611
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOLK - 85973 SW 25TH ST, TOPEKA, KS 66614
FAITH BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 122401 SW BELLE AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66614
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 123102 NW TOPEKA BLVD, TOPEKA, KS 66617
CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOLK - 12635 SW CLAY ST, TOPEKA, KS 66606
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOLK - 3210 N BRANNER ST, TOPEKA, KS 66616
PAULINE CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOLK - 36625 SW WESTVIEW RD, TOPEKA, KS 66619
WILLIAMS SCIENCE & FA SCHOOLK - 51301 SE MONROE ST, TOPEKA, KS 66612
LOWMAN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51101 SW GARFIELD, TOPEKA, KS 66604
AVONDALE EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5455 SE GOLF PARK BLVD, TOPEKA, KS 66605
ROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51400 SE 34TH ST, TOPEKA, KS 66605
MCCLURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52529 SW CHELSEA DR, TOPEKA, KS 66614
QUINCY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51500 NE QUINCY AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66608
NORTH FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61941 NE 39TH ST, TOPEKA, KS 66617
SHAWNEE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62410 SE BURTON RD, TOPEKA, KS 66605
TOPEKA SDA SCHOOLK - 82431 SW WANAMAKER RD, TOPEKA, KS 66614
TOPEKA LUTHERAN SCHOOLK - 8701 SW ROOSEVELT ST, TOPEKA, KS 66606
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOLK - 81725 NE SEWARD AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66616
ST MATTHEW SCHOOLK - 81000 SE 28TH ST, TOPEKA, KS 66605
TOPEKA COLLEGIATE SCHOOLK - 82200 SW EVENINGSIDE DR, TOPEKA, KS 66614
SHELDON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN1155 SW SEABROOK AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66604
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA534 S KANSAS AVE TOPEKA, KS 66603
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA700 SW TOPEKA BLVD TOPEKA, KS 66603
BANKSCAPITAL CITY BANK120 SW 6TH AVE TOPEKA, KS 66603
BANKSCAPITOL FEDERAL SAVINGS700 S KANSAS AVE TOPEKA, KS 66603
BANKSCAPITOL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK700 S KANSAS AVE # 1 TOPEKA, KS 66603
BANKSCOLUMBIAN BANK & TRUST CO507 SW 8TH AVE TOPEKA, KS 66603
BANKSCOLUMBIAN BANK & TRUST CO701 S KANSAS AVE TOPEKA, KS 66603
BANKSFIDELITY KANSAS BANKSHARES INC600 S KANSAS AVE TOPEKA, KS 66603
BANKSFIDELITY STATE BANK & TRUST CO600 S KANSAS AVE TOPEKA, KS 66603
BANKSKANSAS STATE BANK COMMISSIONER700 SW JACKSON ST # 300 TOPEKA, KS 66603
BANKSUS BANK434 SW JACKSON ST TOPEKA, KS 66603
BANKSVISION BANK712 S KANSAS AVE # 1 TOPEKA, KS 66603
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA4001 SW HUNTOON ST TOPEKA, KS 66604
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA5324 SW 21ST ST TOPEKA, KS 66604
BANKSCAPITAL CITY BANK1701 SW GAGE BLVD TOPEKA, KS 66604
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +WASHBURN UNIVERSITY1700 SW COLLEGE AVE TOPEKA, KS 66621
GOLFNORTH TOPEKA GOLF CTR350 NE US HIGHWAY 24 TOPEKA, KS 66608
GOLFLAKE SHAWNEE GOLF COURSE4141 SE EAST EDGE RD TOPEKA, KS 66609
GOLFSHAWNEE COUNTY GOLF COURSE DIV4240 SE EAST EDGE RD TOPEKA, KS 66609
GOLFCYPRESS RIDGE GOLF COURSE2533 SW URISH RD TOPEKA, KS 66614
GOLFWESTERN HILLS GOLF COURSE INC8533 SW 21ST ST TOPEKA, KS 66615
GOLFFORBES PUBLIC GOLF COURSE700 SW CAPEHART RD TOPEKA, KS 66619
GOLFSHAWNEE COUNTY GOLF MNTNC SHOP7010 SW LINCOLN ST TOPEKA, KS 66619
HOSPITALSCARE UNIT HOSP PRGM STARMONT1500 SW 10TH AVE TOPEKA, KS 66604
HOSPITALSKANSAS NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE3107 SW 21ST ST TOPEKA, KS 66604
HOSPITALSKANSAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL ASSN1200 SW 10TH AVE TOPEKA, KS 66604
HOSPITALSSTORMONT-VAIL FOUNDATION1500 SW 10TH AVE TOPEKA, KS 66604
HOSPITALSSTORMONT-VAIL REGIONAL HLTHCR1500 SW 10TH AVE TOPEKA, KS 66604
HOSPITALSKANSAS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL1504 SW 8TH AVE TOPEKA, KS 66606
HOSPITALSSELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL1700 SW 7TH ST # 840 TOPEKA, KS 66606
HOSPITALSST FRANCIS HEALTH CTR1700 SW 7TH ST TOPEKA, KS 66606
HOSPITALSST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MED CTR1700 SW 7TH ST TOPEKA, KS 66606
HOSPITALSV A EASTERN KANSAS HEALTH CARE2200 SW GAGE BLVD TOPEKA, KS 66622
HOSPITALSVETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CTR2200 SW GAGE BLVD TOPEKA, KS 66622
ART AND MUSEUMSCENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH1248 SW BUCHANAN ST TOPEKA, KS 66604
ART AND MUSEUMSNATIONAL PARK SVC1515 SE MONROE ST TOPEKA, KS 66612
ART AND MUSEUMSMUSEUM OF HISTORY6425 SW 6TH AVE TOPEKA, KS 66615
ART AND MUSEUMSCOMBAT AIR MUSEUM6700 SW TOPEKA BLVD TOPEKA, KS 66619
ART AND MUSEUMSMUSEUM-KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD6700 SW TOPEKA BLVD TOPEKA, KS 66619
ART AND MUSEUMSMULVANE ART CTR17TH ST & JEWELL AVE TOPEKA, KS 66621
ART AND MUSEUMSMULVANE ART MUSEUM WASHBURN1700 SW COLLEGE AVE TOPEKA, KS 66621
ZOOS GARDENS AQUARIUMSZOO GAGE PARK635 SW GAGE BLVD TOPEKA, KS 66606



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
666017$116,375$272,585
666036$57,566$79,914
66604542$99,502$108,928
66605324$100,648$119,604
66606235$88,162$105,020
6660747$48,000$80,111
6660855$69,160$78,968
66609100$150,649$160,080
66610240$223,440$251,567
66611219$93,100$109,669
666126$51,335$56,387
66614640$133,000$150,638
6661549$167,554$183,746
66616132$60,824$66,238
66617120$155,850$164,667
66618190$171,315$182,057
6661931$72,590$85,026
Displaying 1-10 of 42 in $5-200k range
Stunning open floor plan with corner lot and lots of landscaping and trees.  4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bath, 2 fireplaces, formal dining room, deck across back of home.  Hardwood floors, ceramic, laminate, new fixtures, new paint, appliances in kitchen stay.  Walk out basement to beautiful yard.  Great home for entertaining or family gatherings.
 4550 SE 25th ST
 Topeka, KS 66605
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$189,950

Washburn Rural walk-out ranch on cul-de-sac. Open kitchen & family room area w/vaulted ceilings. Room to spread out with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Beautiful deck and new patio. Brick & vinyl siding, beautiful roof, newer furnance and AC, professionally landscaped and brand-new silestone countertops.
 2224 SW Alameda CT
 Topeka, KS 66614
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$188,500

Step back in time with this stunning Victorian beauty nestled on 3 acres, with picturesque views as far as the eye can see! Ornate woodwork, gleaming hardwood floors & 10-panel pocket doors are only some of this home's grand features. Unique outbldgs include a bunkhouse & summer kitchen which accent the history of this classic home.  Catch the gentle breeze in the gazebo surrounded by enchanting gardens and whimsical fountains. This could be your slice of paradise, just 15 mins from Topeka
 4200 W US Highway 56
 Topeka, KS 66413
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$184,900

Dallas plan with 3 car garage, gas fireplace, 90% furnace, hardwood & tile floors, with many additional upgrades. A must see to appreciate!
 4517 SW Lakeside DR
 Topeka, KS 66610
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$178,500

Wonderful custom property tucked away on cul-de-sac in great area of homes.  Wooded back yard with a terraced deck creates great outdoor living area.  One and 1/2 story with great floor plan and master bed & bath on the 1st floor.  You must see this home!
 3833 SW Cambridge CT
 Topeka, KS 66610
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$177,500

From the foundation & furnace to the fantastic kitchen, this home has been redecorated & refurbished from top to bottom. Home features: newer kitchen w/appliances that stay, Custom Woods cabinets including pantry.Lovely decor throughout and all custom window treatments stay. Furnace, air, roof, H20 heater, landscaping, int. paint, carpet, ceramic, bath updates all newer.  Enjoy the amenities of a great homeowners assn. and live a resort-style life w/the private pool quiet streets, & wonderful clubhouse.
 8 SW Pepper Tree LN
 Topeka, KS 66611
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$175,000

Your backyard extends right into Shunga Park!  It's an unparalleled setting, right next to the bridge to the Shunga Trail.  Flexible floorplan accommodates myriad lifestyles w/walkout mother-in-law quarters, garages for 4 cars, varied living levels. (single family zoning restrictions still apply.) Extensive storage, clever built-ins & custom cabinet details, attic fan, storm shelter in unfinished basement (4th level), 2004 furnace, 2003 roof,
 2508 SW College AVE
 Topeka, KS 66611
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$169,900

One owner home, Boyd Hogue built with pride.  Handicapped - friendly first floor BR suite addition (2004) includes first floor utilities & bath, French doors to deck & red block patio under old shade.  2007 heat/CA/heat pump.  Large shop behind garage.  Elegant Colonial w/tall front pillars, oak flooring through much of the house, paned windows, easy-care vinyl & brick & frame exterior, formal & informal dining, double closets and more.  Basement utility option.  Ready for immediate possession.
 2873 SW Plass AVE
 Topeka, KS 66611
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$169,500

Tastefully designed maint. free cluster home w/open floor plan.  Bright sunroom leads to outdoor patio.  Home is located in a secluded area but close to shopping.  All appliances stay including mini stack washer/dryer unit.  Handicapped accessible features.  HOA dues $100/mo covers some homeowner concerns & chores.  A must see!  From Wanamaker & Huntoon, East on Huntoon, South on SW Arrowhead (Arrowhead turns into Drury Ln) North onto Sterling Ln.
 5817 SW Sterling LN
 Topeka, KS 66604
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$164,950