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A modest urban neighborhood near Downtown Topeka
Just 2 miles west of Downtown Topeka, Norton is a predominantly residential neighborhood with century-old single-family homes. “This was more of a modest neighborhood when it was established – mostly smaller houses compared to nearby neighborhoods like Elmhurst,” says Katie Keckeisen, the history librarian at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Despite the small yards, mature trees abound in this urban community, providing plenty of shade for dog walkers and all those going for neighborhood strolls. Though Norton isn’t known for its shopping and dining scene, it’s home to a popular local drive-in featured on TV. The neighborhood is also just a few miles from one of Topeka’s largest parks.
Norton features mostly bungalows from the early 1900s.
Noron is just 5 minutes from downtown Topeka and Highway 70.
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Side-by-side bungalows are very common
Most houses in Norton were built in the early 1900s. Bungalows with wide front porches are the most prominent homes along the neighborhood’s tree-lined, grid-pattern streets. While not as common, a few larger American Foursquares can also be found. Homes are situated side-by-side on approximately 0.10-acre lots. Back alleyways provide access to backyard detached garages. While street parking is common, some houses have driveways in the front. Home sizes can range anywhere from 800 to 1,600 square feet. They typically sell for around $90,000 to $170,000. However, properties in need of some work can sell for as low as $15,000.
Homes in Norton have detached garages and driveways that lead to them from the back road.
Sidewalks shaded by large oak trees flank at least one side of the roads in Norton.
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Drive-in featured on the Food Network
There are a few places to shop and eat on 10th Avenue on the neighborhood’s north side. Louie’s 10th Street Lounge and Laundromat offers a truly unique experience, where people can do their laundry and grab a drink at the bar while they wait. Bobo’s Drive In has been serving its famous root beer, apple pie and burgers at car hops since 1948. The restaurant gained national attention when it was featured on the Food Network’s show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in 2007. For quick shopping trips, locals can head to Dollar General. Einstein’s Outdoor Outfitters, a local sporting goods store, is located right next to it. There’s also a Walmart Neighborhood Market about 1 mile away.
Grab a burger at a restaurant featured in "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" at Bobo's.
Enjoy dinners out with loved ones at the Mexican Taco Shop in Norton.
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2 miles from fun at Gage Park
The 160-acre space at Gage Park makes it one of the largest in Topeka. There are tons of fun activities for kids, including a 1-mile miniature train ride, a century-old carousel, the Topeka Zoo and the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, featuring lots of hands-on learning activities. Walkways weave throughout the park, taking people over a lake bridge, under canopies of trees and to Reinisch Rose Gardens' reflecting pond and 5,500 rose bushes. People also enjoy visiting the park to play beach volleyball and swim in the outdoor community pool, which features four water slides, high dives, sprinklers and a rope obstacle.
Take the kids to the Gage Park Carousel in the Park for a new and fun excitement.
The Gage Park Mini-Train weaves its way through the park tarain and tunnels.
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Topeka Public Schools and Washburn University
Students attend Lowman Hill Elementary School, which gets a C-plus grade from Niche. They’ll go on to Landon Middle, which gets a B-minus grade. Topeka High earns a B grade while being ranked the fourth-most diverse high school in the state. Built in 1931, Topeka High is well known for its elaborate Gothic-style architecture with a 165-foot bell tower inspired by Henry VIII’s Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace. Students may continue their education at Washburn University, just 1 mile south of Elmhurst.
Topeka High School welcomes all students to learn, be involved and make a difference.
Washburn University is just 5 minutes from Norton.
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Topeka Metro buses and tornado factors
From 10th Avenue, residents can either drive or take a Topeka Metro bus 2 miles east to downtown. Stormont Vail Hospital is also just a half-mile drive down 10th Avenue. Interstate 70 is about 2 miles north of Norton. It runs west through the whole state and about 60 miles east to Kansas City.
Like any place in Topeka, Norton has the potential to be impacted by severe weather, as the city is located in the Midwest’s “Tornado Valley.” The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been tracking tornadoes since 1950 and has not recorded one in Norton since. Topeka also does not have any public tornado shelters.
Jump on the Topeka Metro to get just about anywhere in Norton.
It is easy to access Stormont Vail Hospital, just a few minutes from Norton.
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Parks in this Area
Holliday Park
Washburn Park
Collins Park
Chandler Library Pavilion
Yager Stadium
Gage Park
Westboro Park
Topeka Zoo
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Norton
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Norton, Topeka sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Norton, Topeka over the last 12 months is $109,988, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Great opportunity for sweat equity. Ranch style home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a 3 car carport and a large yard with covered patio. Inside you will enjoy the beautiful hardwood floors, over 1600 finished square feet on the main, tiled backsplash in the kitchen, open floor plan, fireplace in the living room, main floor laundry, thermal pane windows, tiled bath surround and full unfinished
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
683
Median Age
36
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,634
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,446
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.6%
College Graduates
26.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.1%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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