Topeka, KS
Population 126,103 · Topeka, KS MSA. Moving to or from Topeka? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
126,103
Cost of living (RPP)
88.82
Annual avg temp
55°F
Typical home
$190,096
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $55,902 |
| Median age | 38.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $130,600 |
| Median gross rent | $947/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.32 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 88.82 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 88.942, goods 94.027, services 64.987. Source: BEA, Topeka, KS (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
55°F
January low
19°F
July high
89°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 37.3". Station: TOPEKA - NWS, KS US (4.3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$190,096
ZHVI YoY
-1.1%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,199/mo
ZORI YoY
+4.5%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Topeka, KS
Total employment (MSA)
113,350
Median wage (annual)
$45,340
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 14,950 | $39,390 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 9,940 | $41,900 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 8,460 | $63,790 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 8,420 | $27,880 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 8,350 | $70,100 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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