Here's what it costs to live in Topeka, Kansas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $979 per month, while the typical home is valued around $144,200. Households earn a median of $56,956 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$56,956
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$979
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$144,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$792
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$820
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,057
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,392
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
125,786
Latest estimate
Median Age
38 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
20
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$948
Per month
Avg Home Value
$146,772
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 66409 | — | $873 | $275,500 |
| ZIP 66546 | — | $967 | $220,300 |
| ZIP 66603 | — | $604 | $91,500 |
| ZIP 66604 | — | $985 | $118,500 |
| ZIP 66605 | — | $873 | $150,200 |
| ZIP 66606 | — | $925 | $105,000 |
| ZIP 66607 | — | $766 | $42,700 |
| ZIP 66608 | — | $888 | $65,500 |
| ZIP 66609 | — | $918 | $110,500 |
| ZIP 66610 | — | $1,211 | $284,300 |
Showing top 10 of 20 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
30°F
July Avg
80°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.8%
The cost of living index for Topeka is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Topeka is $979 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Topeka is $56,956 per year.
The median home value in Topeka is $144,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Topeka is not yet available.
Tax data for Kansas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
