All Countries
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
B
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
712 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$130,600
54% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$947/mo
19% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.2%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
59,987
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$130,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$186,856
Median Sale Price
$164,950
Median List Price
$175,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.2%
Owner-Occupied
40.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$702/mo
1 Bedroom
$753/mo
2 Bedroom
$947/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,223/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,397/mo
Census median rent:
$947/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,169/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
29 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
121
Price Drops
21.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$113
Active Inventory
151
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
59.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $130,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $186,856 |
| Median Sale Price | $164,950 |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $113 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $947 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,169 |
| FMR Studio | $702 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $753 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $947 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,223 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,397 |
Market
| Days on Market | 29 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 21.9% |
| Homes Sold | 121 |
| Active Inventory | 151 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $113 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 59,987 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 26.8% |