Why Live in Randolph
Randolph, a historic neighborhood in Topeka, features homes built in the early 1900s along grid-pattern, tree-lined streets. Housing styles include bungalows, English-style cottages, and Colonial Revivals, ranging from 800 to 2,500 square feet. Many homes have been renovated, while others retain original features, situated on 0.15-acre lots with detached garages accessible via back alleyways. Collins Park, located about 1 mile west, offers a basketball court, pavilion, playground, and grilling areas, while Gage Park, 2 miles west, includes a zoo, carousel, miniature train, and the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. For shopping, Wanamaker Road, 3.5 miles west, hosts big box retailers, while closer options include Dollar General and Walmart Neighborhood Market. Dining options feature Bobo’s Drive In, known for its root beer and apple pie, and Louie’s 10th Street Lounge and Laundromat. The community organizes an annual Fourth of July parade at Collins Park. Residents can drive or take a Topeka Metro bus 2 miles east to downtown, with Stormont Vail Hospital just a half-mile away. Interstate 70 is 2 miles north, and Kansas City International Airport is 75 miles away. Schools in the area include Randolph Elementary, Landon Middle School, Robinson Middle School, and Topeka High School, with Washburn University 1 mile south, offering over 200 academic programs and hosting performing arts events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Randolph a good place to live?
Randolph is a good place to live. Randolph is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Randolph is a suburban neighborhood. Randolph has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.7 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $76,485 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 35.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Randolph are home owners, with 32.5% of residents renting and 67.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Randolph can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Randolph neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Randolph?
The median home price in Randolph is $359,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $72,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,860 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $80K a year to afford the median home price in Randolph. The average household income in Randolph is $76K.
What are the best public schools in Randolph?
The best public schools that serve Randolph are:
What are the best private schools in Randolph?
The best private schools that serve Randolph are:
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Are home prices dropping in Randolph?
Yes, home prices in Randolph are down 25% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Randolph, KS
On average, homes in Randolph, Topeka sell after 243 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Randolph, Topeka over the last 12 months is $502,000, up 62% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$502,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$281,299
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$512,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$167
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$359,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
62%