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Topeka, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · LaGrange County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,037
Population
644/sq mi density
$62,857
Median Income
$29,746 per capita
$138,900
Home Value
$390,099 Zillow
$872
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
23
Violent Crime/100K
274 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$62,857 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,900 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$138,900
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$872/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
430
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$138,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$390,099
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.5%
Owner-Occupied
34.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$882/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,096/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,391/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
Census median rent:
$872/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
39% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $138,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $390,099 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $872 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $882 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,096 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,391 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,590 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 430 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |