Topeka, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Shawnee County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

126,103 Population 2,037/sq mi density

$55,902 Median Income $33,290 per capita

$130,600 Home Value $186,856 Zillow

$947 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

712 Violent Crime/100K 4,991 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$55,902 median income, 3.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$130,600 home value, $947/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

712 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)

Education

3.3 / 5.0

29.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Colleges & Universities in Topeka (4)

Washburn University

Public · Graduate · 6,302 students

In-state: $9,578 Out-state: $20,582

Washburn Institute of Technology

Public · Certificate · 1,583 students

In-state: $8,592 Out-state: $8,592 Admit: 41%

Rasmussen University-Kansas

Private For-Profit · Bachelor's · 865 students

In-state: $15,115 Out-state: $15,115

Midwest Barber College

Private For-Profit · Certificate · 66 students