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Area data

Topeka, KS — ZIP 66611

Population: 9,828 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$164,452
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+38.4%
10-year appreciation
+98.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$164,452
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$270,000
Median list price
$234,900
Median days on market
8.5 days
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.1%
New listings (monthly)
13

Rents

Typical rent
$1,242/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$879/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, tornado, coldWave
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.4 in
Annual snowfall
14.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
196
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
581

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (2 mi)
Nearest airport
Topeka Regional Airport (FOE) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Topeka Regional Airport (FOE) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-322 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Median annual property tax
$2,091
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
74.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
78,906
Average weekly wage
$1,106
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
153

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents