Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Downtown Topeka, Topeka
Why Live in Downtown Topeka
The heart of Kansas’ state capital, Downtown Topeka, is the city’s hub for jobs, restaurants and entertainment. Home to the Kansas Statehouse, other state buildings and business offices, downtown makes up a quarter of the city’s workforce. It’s also ...
Downtown Topeka is a good place to live. Downtown Topeka is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Downtown Topeka has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.8 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $25,960 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 6.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Downtown Topeka are renters, with 83.6% of residents renting and 16.4% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Downtown Topeka can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Downtown Topeka neighborhood guide.
Is Downtown Topeka, KS a safe neighborhood?
Downtown Topeka, KS is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Downtown Topeka?
The median home price in Downtown Topeka is $3,899,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $779,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $20,210 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $866K a year to afford the median home price in Downtown Topeka. The average household income in Downtown Topeka is $26K.
What are the best public schools in Downtown Topeka?
The best public schools that serve Downtown Topeka are:
Topeka High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.8.