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Topeka, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Mason County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
28
Population
200/sq mi density
$76,563
Median Income
$33,579 per capita
$50,000
Home Value
$88,695 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
409
Violent Crime/100K
3,558 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$76,563 median income, 21.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$50,000
82% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
46.2%
29% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
22
Median year built: 1957
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$50,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$88,695
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.2%
Owner-Occupied
53.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
46.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $50,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $88,695 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 22 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 25.6% |