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Houses in Topeka, KS (Shawnee County) — Census median home value $130,600, county listing prices down about 15.2% over the past year. Market data for Topeka houses and the broader area.
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Topeka, KS is in Shawnee County, Kansas — this guide covers houses in Topeka and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 126,103, with a median household income of $55,902. Census data puts Topeka houses at a median value of $130,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Shawnee County's current median listing price runs $224,975, down about 15.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
Topeka housing market
Topeka is in Shawnee County, Kansas. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Topeka and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$130,600
Population (Census ACS)
126,103
Median household income
$55,902
County price trend (2025)
3.9% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Topeka market snapshot
Population
126,103
County
Shawnee County
Median Household Income
$55,902
Median Home Value (city)
$130,600
Median Listing Price (Shawnee County)
$224,975
Median Gross Rent
$947/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-15.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Topeka's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $130,600. Separately, Shawnee County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $224,975. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Shawnee County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.9% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Topeka has an estimated population of 126,103 and a median household income of $55,902, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Topeka's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Shawnee County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Topeka.
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Nearby communities include Tecumseh, Silver Lake, Wakarusa, Auburn, Willard, Rossville.
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More Kansas cities with market guides: Wichita, Overland Park, Olathe, Lawrence, Shawnee, Lenexa, Manhattan, Salina.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Grantville (~7.9 mi), Meriden (~12.7 mi), Carbondale (~14.7 mi), Hoyt (~14.8 mi), Perry (~16.8 mi), Scranton (~17.9 mi), Maple Hill (~18.1 mi), Ozawkie (~18.6 mi), Overbrook (~19.2 mi), Williamstown (~19.6 mi), Delia (~20.2 mi), Burlingame (~20.9 mi), Mayetta (~21.0 mi), Harveyville (~22.2 mi), Oskaloosa (~24.0 mi), Valley Falls (~24.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Topeka data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
126,103
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$130,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$55,902
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$947
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.9%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$224,975
Census place type
city
County
Shawnee County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
61.90 sq mi
Census GEOID
2071000
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Topeka FAQ
What are houses worth in Topeka, KS?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Topeka at $130,600. Shawnee County's current median listing price runs $224,975, down about 15.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Topeka, KS?
For owner-occupied houses in Topeka, Census ACS data shows a median value of $130,600. Active listing prices in Shawnee County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Topeka, KS?
Topeka houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Shawnee County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Topeka, KS?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Topeka's population at approximately 126,103.
What's the median rent in Topeka, KS?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Topeka at approximately $947 per month.
What is the median household income in Topeka, KS?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Topeka at approximately $55,902.
Is the Topeka housing market growing?
Shawnee County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.9% annual change in 2025.
Is Topeka, KS affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Topeka's median home value at about 2.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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