Topeka, KS Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Topeka, KS offers balanced conditions for buyers.

  • Prices are essentially flat (0.7% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 14.9 — buying is likely more cost-effective than renting.

Median Home Value

$207,845

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+0.7%

Price change

5-Year Change

+42%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,160/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

483

For sale

State Avg

$239,111

Kansas

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Topeka, KS vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,160/mo

Rent YoY Change

+5.7%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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